Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

At the Mercy of the Sea

Oh heaving blue colossus
Untamed entity,
Halcyon days portray you
As a calm and gentle sea.

Yet but in a heartbeat
You change your mood and form,
A black and dreadful beast appears
In raging, vengeful storms.

Sailors dare to test you
The foolhardy and the brave,
Those who take you lightly
Take their folly to their graves.

When sailing on the briny
Who knows their destiny,
For when one ventures forth,
It's at the mercy, of the sea.







Entry for
Devotion to Ocean Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke.
8/8/2019

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Anne-Lise Andresen August 16, 2019 at 2:49 AM - Congratulations on your win, Gary :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gary Smith August 16, 2019 at 4:40 AM Thank you Anne-Lise. :)

Connie Marcum Wong August 16, 2019 at 12:23 AM I really love your entry Gary as you show both faces of the sea. From tranquility to chaos in fear of life and limb. This is a top win in my eyes. Congratulations! : ) xxoo Gary Smith August 16, 2019 at 4:39 AM Thank you Connie. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen August 11, 2019 at 8:14 AM - The sea can change face ... some are brave others are stupid - A great poem, Gary :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gary Smith August 11, 2019 at 8:15 AM Thank you Anne-Lise. :)

Gershon Wolf August 7, 2019 at 9:52 PM See you in the winner's circle with this inspirational, mystique-probing, rhyming devotion, my friend! Best wishes, Gershon Gary Smith August 8, 2019 at 4:44 AM Thank you Gershon. :)