Beyond the Breakers

The curling waves approach the shore from sea
To meet their journeys end with crests of white
Their crashing sounds release a loud decree
And wash a foam on rocks with water's might
To cause a rainbow's mist along the shoal
To be seen above brown and jagged shores
In timeless colors that can free a soul
As the glistening waters fill contours
I'll watch each rolling wave begin to climb
Beyond shorelines where hardened rocks emerge
To free their building power over time
Then rush the rocky shores in final surge
To allow eyes to see and comprehend
Bubbling cauldrons at the ocean's end
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Burch Avatar
February 13, 2017 at 1:55 PM
Congratulations Frederic!! Hugggs deb!
U.D Palawon  Avatar
February 13, 2017 at 10:25 AM
Awesome write. Enjoyed the wonderful lines composed. Congrats :)
Neumann Avatar
February 13, 2017 at 2:02 AM
Congratulations on your win and wishes, Kai
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 12, 2017 at 10:11 PM
Beautiful imagery, Frederic. I just love reading your sonnets! Congrats to you!! Hugs, Rhonda
Devonshire Avatar
February 12, 2017 at 1:53 PM
So glad to see this on the winners' list, Frederic. The imagery is so stunning! Congratulations Hugs, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
February 10, 2017 at 8:58 PM
wow, such awesome description and yes, I see you TOO stuck to just the breakers! Love it. SEVEN
Devonshire Avatar
February 6, 2017 at 10:22 AM
Frederick, I love the way you describe the "rush of rocky shores" that eventually erode the rocks. The image of the rainbow by the shoal is stunning and your poem builds like a crescendo to the end. Excellent entry for the contest, my friend. Did you see the Super Bowl? Wow! What a finish! I was hoping Atlanta would prevail, but an exciting game is always the best. Hugs, Carolyn
Godwin Avatar
February 4, 2017 at 9:26 PM
Some very pretty imagery in your sonnet. Good luck in all things ... CayCay
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