Ocean

"The ocean calms and soothes the soul despite being a great force that ends lives in all weathers, we don't question the ocean. The strength of the ocean is both known and unknown, it's power felt tangibly as we are always drawn in both in mind and body" Quote by Poet I am the ocean Some days I am calm Serenity is my mantra Smooth sailing Unhurried I am the ocean There are days of rolling waves Strong winds, salt sprays Driving you forward Destination reached I am the ocean Storms are unavoidable Energy builds and has to be set free The crashing and turbulence There is no choice or judgement I am the ocean Home to mysteries Unexplored in earnest Holding secrets Hidden depths I am the ocean With power and tolerance Unmovable Always moving If I will it, all will be washed away I am the ocean Able to cleanse Or strip you back to bone Wash you to shore Or keep you forever I am the ocean Respected by the wind Joined by the rain Warmed by the sun Met by the land I am the ocean For all time The undulating force of nature That rests and rears I have my reasons 1st Place Writing Challenge - 'O' Words Poetry Contest 24th March 2023 Sponsored by: Constance La France

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/27/2023 8:44:00 PM

"I am the ocean" - a beautiful refrain as well as a great concept. Congratulations!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/27/2023 11:06:00 PM

Thank you, sometimes a simple starting point works. I had a short window to write down an idea but the whole poem appeared. Thank you for taking the time to comment, much appreciated

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/27/2023 10:17:00 AM

- I have great respect for the forces of nature ... I live by the sea and see power in both wind and waves ... an excellent poem, D.D. - Congratulations on your top first place in the contest :) - hugs

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/27/2023 10:20:00 AM

Many thanks - I wish I lived nearer the sea, it's over an hour away and I rarely find the time to visit. Thank you for your kind words

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/27/2023 2:58:00 AM

Brilliant, DD, you never cease to amaze, congratulations:)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/27/2023 3:41:00 AM

Well Jo, I'd love that to be true - thank you for your kind words

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris

Date: 3/26/2023 10:33:00 PM

A wonderful description Congratulations on your win great win in this contest

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/26/2023 11:05:00 PM

Thank you, much appreciated

Valsa George

Date: 3/26/2023 7:48:00 PM

'I am the ocean/ Respected by the wind/ Joined by the rain/ Warmed by the sun/ Met by the land'. Love the poem particularly the above stanza. Everything in Nature collaborates with the ocean. Congratulations on your first place win... dear DD

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/26/2023 11:04:00 PM

Thank you Valsa, it was a nice one to write - I was pleased with that stanza too :)

Margarita Lillico

Date: 3/26/2023 7:47:00 PM

Congratulations!!! Proof, deep not bottomless:)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/26/2023 11:03:00 PM

Haha :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/26/2023 5:48:00 PM

"Congratulations on your 1st place win :)"

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/26/2023 11:02:00 PM

You called it! Thank you

Eve Roper

Date: 3/26/2023 5:30:00 PM

Love your verse, so out pouring of a Personification. Congratulations on your win. Many blessings

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/26/2023 11:02:00 PM

Thank you Eve, much appreciated

Ann Peck

Date: 3/26/2023 4:27:00 PM

Your poem is as large as the ocean, Dilly! Beautiful. I love your last stanza best. Congratulations!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/26/2023 11:02:00 PM

Thank you so much Ann

John Lawless

Date: 3/26/2023 1:24:00 PM

Excellent job, the ocean in personified perfection....

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/26/2023 1:36:00 PM

What a lovely comment, thank you!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/26/2023 12:56:00 PM

Ah, beautifully constructed and a fine personification. I truly enjoyed reading this! Congratulations on your win!:)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/26/2023 1:00:00 PM

Thank you Linda, glad you enjoyed it :)

Constance La France

Date: 3/26/2023 12:26:00 PM

Dilly, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge 'O' Words with your beautiful poem. I love your quote also, blessings, Constance

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/26/2023 12:30:00 PM

Thank you Constance - it took a while before I felt confident enough to include quotes, but I enjoy doing so now. Thank you for your kind words and my placement :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 3/24/2023 11:07:00 PM

True, we have the depth of ocean in our soul. Nicely penned poem.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/24/2023 11:12:00 PM

Thank you. It was eerie going through the description for sure

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 3/24/2023 8:15:00 PM

A wonderful read for me this evening Dilly! Your "Ocean" reads like a winner to me :-)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/24/2023 10:56:00 PM

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/24/2023 5:22:00 PM

And you end it with a mystery.. Reasons ? What a great poem. This has to be a favourite. I usually predict right, and this should be POTD. Good luck in the contest DD, I don't think you will need luck. Well done.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/24/2023 10:56:00 PM

Thanks! I'm too scared to change it now haha the idea was I wrote it whilst sat in the car waiting to collect my daughter's and I'd work on it later :)