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Unknown Waters

Swells of the ocean currents Rolling in forward motion Crashing upon rocks Slow methodical a non stop serenade repeating repetition A storm awakens In it's fury and anger Tosses and turns Foaming at the mouth Breaks free Toil and trouble In dark turbulent water Dares all who would venture Beckoning souls towards death into unknown waters.

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/4/2016 12:03:00 PM

- A serious poems which gives a sad feeling, great written Phyllis - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 12/4/2016 12:24:00 PM

I think we all hit times when we don't know if we will sink or swim in our feelings. Thanks for your comment. Nicely sunny day out today and we have some snow for the xmas season. love phyl

Ralph Sergi

Date: 12/3/2016 10:40:00 AM

Very Emotional, Babs: Great Write!

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 12/3/2016 2:21:00 PM

thanks Ralph

Chris Green

Date: 12/2/2016 8:31:00 AM

This was dark but so beautifully crafted. I could feel the cold winds flowing from the menacing sea as I read this today. Nicely crafted Phyllis

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 12/3/2016 2:20:00 PM

Thank you Chris. The ocean has so many faces and is so unpredictable that I love to write about it. Guess being from the prairies it hold some fascination to me. love phyl

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/1/2016 8:12:00 PM

I really like the way you put some emotion into this one for nature scene of water, Phyllis. Great job.

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 12/3/2016 2:18:00 PM

thanks Andrea.

Jack Horne

Date: 11/27/2016 10:46:00 AM

oh, love this dark write, my friend. i hope you are well & looking forward to xmas xx

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 11/28/2016 3:59:00 PM

thanks Jack I am fine busy with getting into the xmas season. Thanks for the xmas card. love phyl