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His Life, His Love

Above a cloud, in soundless, still tumescence, a goddess rests; below her is the sea. A strip of it is rippling luminescence, a path of light in night’s serenity. A solitary boat now passes through the lane of radiance. One man regards the sky and ocean, both a cobalt blue, and ponders inspiration of the bards. For what could man want more than such as this - -the tranquilness of dark in Luna’s glow! At times he longs to taste a woman’s kiss though he embraced this life so long ago. . . His gaze is fixed on her who shines above. He chose the sea. . . and moon became his love. September 18, 2010 Submitted Oct. 7, 2022 for Mark Toney's 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 16 Poetry Contest

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Susan Ashley

Date: 10/24/2022 6:59:00 PM

Dear Andrea, such a tender and wistful poem! Your golden pen spills verse in “rippling luminescence” upon the poetic page where your grand artistry shines! Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark’s contest. Warmest wishes, my freakin.. ~Susan

John Watt

Date: 10/14/2022 11:21:00 AM

Loved reading your maritime sonnet yet again and reveling in your marathon victory with this glorious sonnet. Well done!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/13/2022 9:17:00 PM

Wonderful writing. I just love this. God bless you Andrea and Congrats! Love, Gina

Mark Toney

Date: 10/13/2022 7:31:00 PM

Andrea, you do so well with the nautical themes. This is a lovely sonnet. Reminds me of the song lyrics "my life, my love, and my lady is the sea" - and in this case, the moon too! Congratulations on your second-place podium finish on Mile 16 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 17 has already started. P.S. I just read John Watt's comment below after I wrote the above. We had the same idea! ;)

John Watt

Date: 8/13/2020 10:56:00 AM

This reminds me of that song Brandy from the 70's - "His life, his love, and his lady... is the sea". Brilliant depiction of Luna in her lovely countenance and the sailor basking in her glow as he ponders romance he left behind. "Tumescence", now there's a $100 word! Congrats and another FAV ~ John

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/25/2018 6:49:00 PM

Beautiful, Andrea, and such a lovely tribute to our enchanting Moon. Congratulations on your well-deserved podium win. Hugs, Sandra

Francis J Grasso

Date: 1/25/2018 1:36:00 PM

Lovely, as always, Andrea. Congratulations on this win! ...Fran

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/25/2018 1:34:00 PM

Lovely sonnet Andrea, congratulations...

Caycay Jennings

Date: 1/25/2018 1:33:00 PM

A stunner - I don't think I read this before the contest. Loved it. Congratulations, my friend! Love ... CayCay

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/25/2018 12:45:00 PM

Beautiful, Andrea. Congrats on your win.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 1/24/2018 10:24:00 AM

Gorgeous! Such a romantic piece with just a hint of melancholy. A multiple winner I see! Congratulations dear poetess xomo <3

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 1/24/2018 8:40:00 AM

Beautiful sonnet. Congrats on your win.

Lu Loo

Date: 1/24/2018 7:08:00 AM

a beautiful sonnet, well deserving 2nd place! :)-luloo

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 1/24/2018 5:46:00 AM

Pretty much everything has been said about this amazing poem, Andrea, (I was just reading the comments below), but please know that I found it superb on every level, and a gorgeous write! Blessings and congrats on your SECOND PLACE! Thank you so much for entering my contest! :-) <3

Ken Carroll

Date: 2/19/2014 2:16:00 PM

A truly enchanting Luna write! Thanks for sharing this one with me..

Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 3/5/2013 6:09:00 PM

Congrats on your big win Andrea, your words splendid as always :D , wishing you a wonderful day :D , hug, Yanny

Donna Jones

Date: 3/4/2013 7:32:00 PM

Congratulations verrryyy nice

Tim Ryerson

Date: 3/4/2013 4:24:00 PM

I get so confused figuring out rhyme schemes in sonnets!...Can you tell me what type sonnet this is?...There are so many and this is a real beauty as usual from you...Yes, you did inspire me to rewrite 'Sea Gypsy'...the original was intended for Nette's contest so I looked at it again and added another verse...Congrats on another 1st place win my friend! - Tim

Len Gasun

Date: 3/4/2013 8:58:00 AM

My biggest congratulations on your super win my dear friend Andrea! I really really love this! So beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing, also for your precious time stopping by and your congratulatory comments as well! Big sweetest hugs come back to you! Well, i hope you will reread again my poem as entry in your contest ;)))lol. Thank you so much again and good night! God bless you always! love much, Leonora

Michael Smith

Date: 3/4/2013 5:26:00 AM

Andrea such a fantastic poem. You blow me away with your talent in verse.

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 3/4/2013 4:44:00 AM

Andrea congratulation on your poem. I remember reading this one and knew it win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Tahera Mannan

Date: 3/3/2013 10:03:00 PM

Many many congrats for this wonderful win Andrea.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/3/2013 9:52:00 PM

I can see why Linda chose to honor you with the top position. Great job

Audrey Haick

Date: 3/3/2013 6:07:00 PM

Always ays amazing, Andrea!! Congratulations on your well deserved Ist Place win! Love, Annalise

Heather Ober

Date: 3/3/2013 5:58:00 PM

WOW, Andrea! Another one for my faves! This is absolutely flawless and seems to flow so effortlessly. Big congrats on your win in PD's contest. You amaze me!