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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

Date: 8/16/2019 2:49:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win, Gary :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Smith
Date: 8/16/2019 4:40:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise. :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/16/2019 12:23:00 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
Date: 8/16/2019 4:39:00 AM

Thank you Connie. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/11/2019 8:14:00 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
Date: 8/11/2019 8:15:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise. :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/7/2019 9:52:00 PM

See you in the winner's circle with this inspirational, mystique-probing, rhyming devotion, my friend! Best wishes, Gershon

Gary Smith
Date: 8/8/2019 4:44:00 AM

Thank you Gershon. :)