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Bodega Bay

Whitecaps splash against
Charcoal colored rocks that
Lie in scattered clumps 
Hugging the summer shoreline,
Leaving white frothy foam 
That quickly disappears as
Steadfast rocks prepare for 
Their next embrace.
The ocean is calm today 
And my thoughts drift
Through azure skies 
To mingle with the clouds.

© Connie Marcum Wong

Copyright © Connie Marcum Wong | Year Posted 2012

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Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/2/2014 7:30:00 AM This one caught my eye because we have a place for the arts called Bodega Ranch. I wonder if it was inspired by this bay. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/3/2014 3:32:00 AM It was inspired by Bodega Bay in Calif. Richard. I loved the area and it was made somewhat famous by Hitchcock's film "The Birds" being shot there. We had lunch near the sea and it was lovely. My daughter lives up that way. Thanks, Connie

Debbie Duncan Date: 10/5/2012 11:46:00 AM I used to go deep sea fishing there. Those waters get very choppy,,, I love the sea though ,,,, have a blessed day Connie ;} Login to Reply

Michael Smith Date: 7/16/2012 10:12:00 AM You have a way with words . Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 7/15/2012 6:09:00 PM Very descriptive and expressive work..Enjoyed reading this eve..The strength of the Rock is what is needed..Sara Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/3/2012 5:59:00 AM Rereading this lovely one of yours, Connie. How is the baby watching going? Login to Reply

Charlotte Puddifoot Date: 7/1/2012 4:05:00 PM congrats on your win in the contest; a succinct, superb evocation of the beach, each word thoughtfully placed :-) Login to Reply

Doreen Wright Date: 6/29/2012 9:37:00 PM Mingling with the clouds...great past time and poem. I enjoyed this. Login to Reply

Elizabeth Wesley Date: 6/29/2012 8:24:00 PM Do you ever get over the wonder of living in Hawaii Connie? Imagine having this wonderful view of the sea all the time. I'm so glad I got to go there and experience some of what you write about. Just a beautiful rendition of what your Hawaii is :) Login to Reply

David Williams Date: 6/29/2012 1:17:00 PM Connie, belated congrats on your win..an excellent write..David Login to Reply

Tim Ryerson Date: 6/28/2012 2:50:00 PM Exquisite, Connie. Love the way you describe the rocks preparing for their next embrace. Congratulations on your win and my very best regards to you - Tim Login to Reply

Kabuteng P.Ink K. Date: 6/28/2012 10:49:00 AM Coming back to this beauty Connie and saying Super congrats on your win :) I really enjoyed this picturesque poem of yours! have a great weekend and hugs to you! :D Login to Reply

Matthew Anish Date: 6/27/2012 8:27:00 PM What sweet verse! The ocean is a great inspiration to many poets and you have done an evocative job here. Peace & Love Matthew Anish Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 6/27/2012 12:46:00 PM Congratulations on your placement in the Summer contest cONNIE. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 6/27/2012 10:47:00 AM and now... i send you bouquets of congrats, connie... well done, classy!..:) huggs Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 6/26/2012 11:51:00 PM your phrasing is almost impeccable, connie.. and the scenery done in such poetic diction flows like " frothy foam.." :) huggs Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/26/2012 11:50:00 PM I am comming Connie.....beautiful place and beautiful poem. - Have a lovely day - oxox love Anne-Lise Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/26/2012 6:57:00 PM oh my word, you must have barely posted this one. I had not ever commented to it before. Wow, you know what? This would be a perfect one for that anthology of Karen's!! A big congratulations to you. YOu and I got the same placement. Luv, Andrea Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 6/26/2012 6:32:00 PM You've made one of our favorite seaside places sound even more inviting. (My oldest son actually lives not far from there, in Petaluma...so we visit Bodega Bay often!) Lovely poem, Connie!! Congratulations! Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 6/26/2012 6:23:00 PM Hi COnnie, ,, congratulations on a job well done... DG. has some of the toughest contest.. I am so happy to see you on her wonderful list.. Always~PD Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 6/26/2012 4:38:00 PM sharp, crisp...salty as the sea air...wish I could see you in San Fran next week? Congrad's on your win. Light & Love Login to Reply

Kabuteng P.Ink K. Date: 6/26/2012 9:48:00 AM What a wonderful description this is, Connie! I really enjoyed your picturesque imagery here! Beautiful read for me, and thank you for passing by my poem with your inspiring words :) as for my connection-- it pops up here and there. Sighs. I hope you are having a great week dear Connie! Hugs to you! :D Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 6/26/2012 6:13:00 AM wonderful to read you again..always the breath of fresh air! Light & Love Login to Reply

Barbara Gorelick Date: 6/25/2012 9:54:00 PM Beautiful poem..I was there a couple of weeks ago..its one of my favorite places...BG Login to Reply