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Whilst the Palms Sway

The palm lined beach of greens and browns Foliage so lush in carpeted gown Golden sands gently brush with the tides Elements of two in caressing collide Virgin white breakers hush their way in Over aqua's and jade's, translucent ocean skins Whilst cotton wool clouds overhead slide Birds of many on the thermals they glide Periodically dark shapes enter the scene Rays of all sorts swim in tranquil serene Out in the distance through the surface they dive Terns and gannets in feed frenzy they strive Whilst the palms sway on this island, this gem This paradise lives and grows around them Oh how I wish to witness this place Maybe one day in the future I'll grace

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 3/7/2011 3:39:00 PM
Congrad's on getting your verses through round 1 of the sites International Contest! Go Jamie GO! Light & Love
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Date: 3/7/2011 12:32:00 PM
Many congrats on your well deserved two first round successes James - luv Janette
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Date: 3/6/2011 6:20:00 PM
Congrats James on your first round success in the Poetry Soup contest luv..
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Date: 2/5/2011 6:56:00 PM
Congrats James on being featured this week. Vince
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Date: 1/31/2011 8:53:00 PM
Love this featured poem this week James, first time of reading it, reminds me a lot of New Zealand and the pacific Islands. I'm not very happy at the moment, Newcastle have sold their main asset, to Liverpool. 40million pounds! Harry
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Date: 1/31/2011 10:41:00 AM
Heartiest congratulations on your poem being featured this week. Excellent poem -a well deserved feature. -Mohammad
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Date: 1/30/2011 9:02:00 PM
Congrats James on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a great one to share with us all with luv..
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Date: 7/19/2010 6:36:00 AM
Hi James,what a postcard of beauty,a painted dream!
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Date: 7/19/2010 1:24:00 AM
James, this must be for the image contest, yeah? It's amazing, a real 'image fest' Do you think I might fit into your suitcase when you go to witness this beautiful scenery? or maybe I'll just have to settle for a postcard. Enhanced by easy flow and rhyme, this is one dreamily beautiful picture ~ Sharon :) ps you momentarily caught me out with your change of username
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Date: 7/18/2010 10:30:00 PM
This is a beautiful poem and beautifully written ,takes me somewhere peaceful and tranquil . Thank you for the warm expressions of my poetry and welcoming me to Poetry Soup ! Susan Martin
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Date: 7/18/2010 10:28:00 PM
Please take me with you! It sounds like paradise, James. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/18/2010 9:17:00 PM
Wonderfully written scenes which are so evident in your work. This takes me back to the times I spent on those palm covered paradise isles. Great write. Dan C
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Date: 7/18/2010 9:03:00 PM
James while reading this you took me to that magical place, awesome with breathtaking images.. Btw, I agree with your views on Mother Nature, she is a masterpiece to be treasured, luv WNN
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Date: 7/18/2010 7:14:00 PM
Was this for the imagery contest? It sure seemed to be teeming with great imagery, particularly those that second lovely stanza! Very nice. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 7/18/2010 5:19:00 PM
Professionally written, well done!! thanks for your well wishes and congrats! I am ding some better, at least I slept last night...that did help!
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Date: 7/18/2010 5:02:00 PM
Lovely imagery James.. and wonderful words as only u can write.. with luv..
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Date: 7/18/2010 4:26:00 PM
MAGICAL X sarah ..the poetess says MAGICAL x
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Date: 7/18/2010 4:18:00 PM
(...sigh...) sounds breathtaking, great poetry as always.
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