Ebb and Flow

As I walk along the sandy shore
And watch the waves go to and fro
 To  then return and go no more
Yet come again and ebb and flow
  The timeless rhythm of the sea
   Always will amaze me

That  rivers  always finds their way to sea
with no maps  to guide them  as they go
Yet  end in the ocean as they flow
Never fails to amaze me

That a monarch butterfly 
migrates  thousands of miles over land and sea
through windy skies it flutters by
A natural mystery 
That always will  amaze me

Joseph May
2 - 16-  13
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 3/17/2013 9:58:00 AM
Congrats on your win Joseph.....Donna
Login to Reply
Date: 3/16/2013 8:31:00 PM
It is true. We live in an amazing world. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Login to Reply
Date: 3/16/2013 12:43:00 PM
Joseph, CONGRATULATIONS in Deb's contest!!! ;-) always~ PD
Login to Reply
Date: 3/16/2013 9:24:00 AM
The wonders and mystery......we can never tire of the small and large miracles that surround us! I love the ebb and flow of this beautiful poem! Congratulations!
Login to Reply
Date: 3/1/2013 7:56:00 PM
Nice work, Joseph. Sherese
Login to Reply
Date: 2/22/2013 12:09:00 AM
It is amazing, all these precious things that we take for granted, Joseph. Funny how I wrote a children's book about the Monarch Butterfly and it's mystery of survival against all odds! Amazing! Always, Annalise
Login to Reply
Date: 2/21/2013 8:41:00 AM
and yes what amazes me is your poetry.
Login to Reply
Date: 2/17/2013 7:15:00 PM
There are so many things that amaze in this beautiful big old world! A nice write my friend!
Login to Reply
Date: 2/17/2013 4:10:00 PM
Hi, Joseph, thanks for your recent comments. Waiting for new poetry from your pen!
Login to Reply
Date: 2/17/2013 1:48:00 PM
Beautiful write, Joseph..you happen to mention all the things I enjoy so much...the beach, the ocean, and the Monarch Butterfly! If this is for a contest, my very best wishes!
Login to Reply
Date: 2/17/2013 7:07:00 AM
Thank you Joseph ...... beautiful poem !! - Have a lovely Sunday, just relax enjoy the day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Login to Reply
May Avatar
Joseph May
Date: 2/17/2013 7:28:00 AM
thank you Anne... you too.....hugs
Date: 2/16/2013 10:18:00 PM
You did a very nice job with this one, I enjoyed reading it.
Login to Reply
May Avatar
Joseph May
Date: 2/17/2013 7:27:00 AM
thank you Richard
Date: 2/16/2013 9:03:00 PM
this is a very good entry to the contest, Joseph!!! I think you chose some great topics: the sea, river and butterfly and all the lines so nicely rhymed.
Login to Reply
May Avatar
Joseph May
Date: 2/17/2013 7:27:00 AM
thank you Andrea
Date: 2/16/2013 4:34:00 PM
These lines amaze me....beautiful
Login to Reply
May Avatar
Joseph May
Date: 2/17/2013 7:26:00 AM
thank you Donna
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Reflection on the Important Things

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter