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Ocean Crystal

Of fathoms far below the surface of time Crystalline white on the surf you roll ‘n slide Enduring realms, onyx-deep, where pressures climb, a glittering dust astride current ‘n tide Navy lolls where you’re the star in sapphire’s prime Close to shallows, on aquamarine you glide Resplendent diamond sparkling on sunny seas Your quartzy pinks salt a Himalayan breeze! (9/9/2022)

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Beata Agustin

Date: 10/4/2022 4:21:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... delightful and delighting from the start 'til the end. God bless you.

Susan Woodrow
Date: 10/10/2022 12:31:00 PM

thank you :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/3/2022 1:12:00 PM

I thought about Himalayan pink salt that is sold in stores nowadays. Strange what a work can bring to mind. Way to go with this winner. Congratulations. Sara

Susan Woodrow
Date: 10/10/2022 12:31:00 PM

actually, that salt came to mind before I wrote this and so I included it - thank you :)

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/3/2022 7:22:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Susan! Linda

Susan Woodrow
Date: 10/10/2022 12:30:00 PM

thank you :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/2/2022 5:53:00 PM

Dear Susan, numero uno, your artistry sparkles upon the poetic page like “a glittering dust astride current ‘n tide” - simply stunning! I adore your vivacious imagery and the way you play with words so beautifully. Congratulations for your excellent win in Milt’s contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Susan Woodrow
Date: 10/10/2022 12:30:00 PM

thank you Susan...congrats on your number one spot.. :)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/2/2022 11:24:00 AM

Lovely poem, Susan. CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Susan Woodrow
Date: 10/10/2022 12:28:00 PM

thank you, Janice and Jenna :)

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/2/2022 4:34:00 PM

Congratulations on your winning entry, Susan.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/2/2022 10:19:00 AM

Congratulations, Susan, on your high placement in my Ottava Rima contest. You tapped into one of my soft spots! I love the ocean, and, my, did you ever do it justice!

Susan Woodrow
Date: 10/10/2022 12:29:00 PM

thanks for the inspiration, Milt :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/30/2022 9:25:00 AM

This is absolutely beautiful, Susan. Love the ocean and this poem really does it justice.

Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/30/2022 10:30:00 AM

Thank you Andrea :)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/21/2022 9:15:00 AM

Oh, so you,too, are a Californian! Hurrah! Smiling is a hallmark of Californians! I go to other states, and miss those smiles. Such outstanding imagery, Susan! Hugs, Pangie xx

Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/21/2022 10:09:00 AM

Thank you Pangie Yea I’ve resided here since ‘96 and the state has grown on me though it’s so beautifully diverse that it isn’t hard to fall in love with all it has to offer, nature-wise :)

Laura Leiser

Date: 9/10/2022 2:05:00 PM

Beautiful descriptions of the sea, Susan! So well written! Enjoyed this one! :)

Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/11/2022 10:47:00 AM

Thank you Laura Glad you enjoyed it :)

Jim Slaughter

Date: 9/9/2022 9:51:00 AM

Love the opening line, Susan...and the ones that follow, as well.

Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/9/2022 10:47:00 AM

Glad to hear that Jim. Thank you :)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 9/9/2022 9:40:00 AM

Hi Susan, yes we're very cooler than Sacramento, most!y in the mid teens c. With the odd shower too. I also love your fav singers too especial!y Linda Ronstadt, being one the great country trio with Dolly Patron and Emmylou Harris. I thought you loved in Fiji but obviously you are in California. Have a great day, Gordon

Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/9/2022 10:46:00 AM

Oh I forgot dolly parton!! Yes she too…i used to live in Fiji / got stuck there for 6 months when covid first started. I am not keen on flying anymore since Great day to you too :)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 9/9/2022 8:53:00 AM

Lovely penning Susan, with nice rhyme and flow with great imagery too. Really enjoyed this one and so pleased to meet you with your lovely words on my piece on ONJ. Blessings from Scotland, Gordon

Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/9/2022 9:02:00 AM

Thank you Gordon…yea, i used to think she had the softest and loveliest feminine voice, together with diana ross, linda ronstadt, and sara brightman … hope Scotland is cooler than Sacramento We are going to be 109 today then dropping to 87 tomorrow after a too long heat wave:)