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Winter Tides

Storm swept seas assault the shore Lashing out with rage unsated Attacking with the wrath of Thor Oceans temper unabated Reaching out with icy hands Fists of foam grip granite walls Succeeding not with it's demands Retreats to Poseidon's halls

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Lizanne Scholtz

Date: 1/11/2012 2:39:00 PM

Love it, Congratulations on your Win.

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/11/2012 10:43:00 PM

Thank you Elizabeth

Bl Devnath

Date: 1/9/2012 10:50:00 PM

Congratulation on your superb win, my friend. Loved and enjoyed your nice one. bl

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/9/2012 10:56:00 PM

Thanks so much bl

Jon Arno

Date: 1/9/2012 10:09:00 PM

Congratulations Bob on your great write. Best regards, Jon

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/9/2012 10:56:00 PM

Thank you sir

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/9/2012 8:48:00 PM

It's so good to see your excellent poem here in the winning circle, Bob.Congratulations.

Wilma Neels

Date: 1/9/2012 11:12:00 AM

This is a powerful write Bob, evident why it is a favorite as well.. congratulations on your first place win in Brian's contest ;)

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/9/2012 11:52:00 AM

Thank you Wilma

Joyce Johnson

Date: 1/9/2012 9:57:00 AM

A very dramatic piece. I can see why it is a favorite and a winner. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/9/2012 10:59:00 AM

Thanks very much Joyce

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/9/2012 9:28:00 AM

This powerful poem is wonderful, Bob!! Well done, It brings the tide alive!! Congratulations on a well deserved win!!

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/9/2012 11:00:00 AM

Appreciate it Carrie

Jonas L. Rozario

Date: 1/9/2012 8:15:00 AM

Love the poem Bob...Congrats.

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/9/2012 8:50:00 AM

Thank you Jonas

Gwendolen Song

Date: 1/9/2012 7:51:00 AM

Bob, you are exceptional when it comes to writing of the ocean ....I mean it...just great images here of waves that encompassed these ocean walls. Congrats again. Gwendolen

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/9/2012 8:50:00 AM

Thanks so much Gwendolen. Very much appreciated

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 1/9/2012 7:23:00 AM

I love this write!!! a well deserved win my friend... Michael

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/9/2012 8:51:00 AM

Thanks for the kudps Michael

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/9/2012 6:27:00 AM

Congratulations on you win in Brian's contest Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/9/2012 8:52:00 AM

Thank you Carol

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/28/2011 4:01:00 PM

gotta love the use of mythogy! Norse in verse one Greek in verse 2!The main Norse sea god was Ægir, and Rán was his wife they are not as well known Congrad's on your big win! Light & Love

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/28/2011 6:19:00 PM

Thanks Debbie. Appreciate your comments

Judy Konos

Date: 11/25/2011 5:04:00 AM

Reminds me of our boating "daze".....Thank you for the amazing poetry.....it's so good to be on dry land......of plenty....best, Judy

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/25/2011 8:00:00 AM

No argument there Judy. Thanks for stopping by

Margaret Foster

Date: 11/24/2011 6:08:00 PM

Congratulations Bob. The easy flow of this poem telling of the rough wild seas is intriguing... love it... Margaret

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/24/2011 10:27:00 PM

Much appreciated Margaret

Joyce Johnson

Date: 11/24/2011 8:15:00 AM

lBeautifully done and congratulations on your no. 1. Love, Joyce

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/24/2011 8:36:00 AM

Thank you Joyce. Have a nice Thanksgiving

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 11/23/2011 5:45:00 PM

this poem is simply outstanding Bob. No wonder it took first place. Great job of it/ Congratulations to you

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/23/2011 9:45:00 PM

Thanks very much Robert

Danny Stinson

Date: 11/23/2011 5:40:00 PM

Wow, I can see why this won. Many congratulations to you.

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/23/2011 9:46:00 PM

Thank you Daniel. Much appreciated

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/23/2011 12:31:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in this contest today Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/23/2011 2:23:00 PM

Thank you Carol

Joe Flach

Date: 11/23/2011 11:41:00 AM

Nice imagery mixed with gods of yore - good rhyme, good flow, and good use of your words. Well down, Bob.

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/23/2011 12:18:00 PM

Appreciate it Joe. Happy Thanksgiving

Cyndi Macmillan

Date: 11/1/2011 7:01:00 AM

Hey, good stuff, this! Short and strong. Great imagery--- yeah, and what Andrea said. Cheers, Cyndi

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/1/2011 7:59:00 AM

Thank you Cyndi. Very kind indeed.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/1/2011 6:10:00 AM

Tis the first of November and the day is starting out beautiful. The poetry I am reading this morning is very diverse and should make my whole day enjoyable as I read it. Your hearts are overflowing onto your paper and makes such amazing reading. Thank you for sharing your writing with us Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/1/2011 7:59:00 AM

And thank you for your comments Carol.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/31/2011 11:52:00 PM

Fists of foam grip granite wall, what an excellent line of poetry!!

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/1/2011 8:01:00 AM

Every once in a while even a blind hog finds an acorn. Thanks Andrea