By the Ocean

Laying here staring out across the ocean,
listening to the sound of waves roaring,
gazing up at all of the glimmering stars,
lighting up the sea like a dance floor.

Counting stars as blessings life has given me,
thanking God for each and everyone of them,
so relaxing just lying next to the shore lines,
trying to draw in the last bits of the night.

The full moon shining ever so brightly now,
and the waves calm down to a gentle splash,
a light breeze pushes softly against my skin,
I grab my sweater and drape it around me,
as I go to leave I stop and turn around,
just to admire the ocean one last time.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Flint Avatar
April 16, 2015 at 2:53 PM
Welcome to poetrysoup, and congratulations on best new poet! What a tranquil beautiful poem you have written here!
Trine Avatar
April 6, 2015 at 8:45 AM
Thank you everyone for the welcome and the wonderful comments. You guys keep me inspired to keep writing. Thank you all again!
Yvonne Avatar
April 5, 2015 at 8:19 PM
Wow just noticed this is only your second post here. Welcome!
Yvonne Avatar
April 5, 2015 at 8:11 PM
Absolutely stunning! Love lines like "...light up the sea like a dance floor..." I will add this gem to my favorites list. Congratulations on your first place win!
Deschler Avatar
April 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM
A truly beautiful poem, Rachel! I haven't been to the ocean, but I can see it clearly through your words. Congratulations on your first place win!
Ebbs Avatar
March 24, 2015 at 9:51 PM
If the ocean is a part of you it will not be the last time...I love the ocean, nice write :)
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