A Little Dose

The waves lap up against the shore,
A soothing sound that I adore.
I’ve heard this many times before
Yet always, it’s appealing.

Aside from sea gulls, there’s no sound.
Off-season, no one is around,
So when I hear the wavelets pound,
Relaxed is how I’m feeling.

My normal anxious state recedes.
The ocean rules; my mind accedes,
For this is what my body needs,
A little dose of healing.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 10/17/2023 2:38:00 PM
Couldn’t argue with a word of that, Ilene. I think an affinity with water, be it river, lake or sea, is something you either have or don’t have. I love the waterside, yet strangely, almost never write about it… must give that some thought… A smashing write that was actually soothing in its own right.
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Date: 10/16/2023 7:51:00 PM
A relaxing poem.
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Date: 10/16/2023 2:37:00 PM
I adore the soothing sound of the sea, i often walk by the ocean and stand and listen for a few minutes and all my cares drift away:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/16/2023 12:02:00 PM
Wonderful! You describe so well the soothing effects of the sea. I very much enjoyed reading this poem :)
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Date: 10/16/2023 12:01:00 PM
Sounds like a tranquil place to reside, Nicely done Ilene!!
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Date: 10/16/2023 11:38:00 AM
It is lovely to be by the sea. A brilliant poem. Enjoyed reading this. Well done.
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Date: 10/16/2023 10:43:00 AM
The ocean has healing powers, hope you feel better soon.
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Date: 10/16/2023 10:19:00 AM
A little dose of healing and loveliness ilene…..l was right there with you! Such a calming peaceful poem. Debx
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