Allowance

My prints are visible for now as I press the soaked sand
Breathing in the cured sea air
I hear the silent roar of its mighty movement
Disobedient curves imbuing in an aquamarine blue 
Rhythmic grains of tamed shells
So violently arranged in a thing of beauty along the beaten shore
One should feel powerless against its perimeter 
As the constant ascension changes the beach slowly over time 
So to do I feel an ever so mellow shift of mind 
The sea is an ever so predictable place 
With an unpredictable aim 
Every bit true for life
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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June 1, 2013 at 8:55 PM
Laura, congratulations on having your poem Featured this past week. It was nice reading your poem tonight. Goodnight~ Linda
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February 1, 2012 at 11:41 AM
I have truly enjoyed reading your poetry you have posted here at PoetrySoup. You are a very special poet and I wish you the best in your life and with your poetry. Two thumbs up to you Laura. Love and best wishes always, Carol
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March 19, 2010 at 3:51 AM
Reading your poetry this morning, Laura has been a wonderful way to start the day. Thank you for sharing your lovely and insightful words. And thank you for your most welcome recent comments on my poetry. Have a super Day! Lovingly, Dane Ann
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March 8, 2010 at 5:31 AM
Just wonderful choices in your last contests I don't know how you desided who would get 1,2,3 they were all SOOOOOOO wonderful & great topic choice too. Thank you for placing me. Your verse above rings true on many levels...ah the sea! Light & Love
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March 6, 2010 at 8:45 PM
Vivid and visual Laura.. I luv the sea and u have brought it alive in your poetry... an awesome picture of beauty..luv.. Linda-Marie
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March 6, 2010 at 7:40 AM
Although the patterns of the shells on the shore are always changing, we know there will always be a new scene the next day. Yes, the sea is predictable and going to the shore always seems to restore my mellowness. I like the way you compare the sea to life, Laura. Beautifully written with insight and meaning! Love, Carolyn
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March 6, 2010 at 2:51 AM
Stunning. I can smell the air: this poem is so visual.
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