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Azure sea such beauty here I find peace and tranquility the rhythmic waves are calming me so carefree I'm happy praise be Sandy bay children play sunny day, kids want to stay lunch is from the beach café near causeway each Saturday have takeaway Cloudless sky seagulls fly swoops down on a passer by sandwich gone, oh my oh my angered cry can’t pacify hungry guy Trinet Poetry Contest Sponsored By Joseph May 01/09/21

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/21/2021 10:03:00 AM

Congratulations my friend, sorry my congrats are a little delayed but we had a bit of a covid scare, because our neighbor discovered he was positive and we were talking with him the day before - fortunately both Hubby and I OK, but keeping our distance for another 10 days, just to be safe all round. Lovely Trinet, I love how they tell a story with few words. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Marilene Evans

Date: 1/20/2021 10:30:00 AM

Congratulations!!! What a cool poem.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/20/2021 8:21:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write and picture. Sure wish I was sitting with her and watching the water. Enjoy your win/day with blessings......................

Eve Roper

Date: 1/20/2021 3:21:00 AM

Jan, great imagery and flow. Congratulations on your first place win. Hugs Eve

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 1/19/2021 2:37:00 PM

You have created a marvelous scene of tranquility and peace, Jan. Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Evelyn :=)

Terry Flood

Date: 1/19/2021 7:43:00 AM

Congrats on first place, Jan. Ever thought about a seagull sandwich? Could be the solution. Psst... wanna by a shotgun? Terry.

Frances Schiavina

Date: 1/19/2021 7:15:00 AM

Congratulations Jan on first place win! Beautiful uplifting poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/19/2021 12:20:00 PM

thanks Frances:-) xx

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 1/18/2021 10:16:00 PM

Enjoyed reading this lovely Trinet Jan. Big congrats on your first place win... Hugs ~ Ani

Jan Allison
Date: 1/19/2021 12:20:00 PM

Thanks Ani :-) xx

Joseph May

Date: 1/18/2021 8:25:00 PM

Wonderful write Jan, Congrats on your win..

Jan Allison
Date: 1/19/2021 12:19:00 PM

I'm so delighted Joseph I've never heard of this form before it was a fun challenge:-) xx

Judy Ball

Date: 1/11/2021 5:07:00 PM

A lovely picture with the added fun of the seagull stealing the sandwich. Love it. God Bless, JB

Jan Allison
Date: 1/19/2021 12:19:00 PM

thanks JB:-) xx

Frances Byrne

Date: 1/11/2021 7:59:00 AM

Hi Jan, Your words have lifted me. Sandwich story brilliant. Look after yourself. Frances

Jan Allison
Date: 1/12/2021 8:40:00 AM

thanks so much Frances:-) hugs jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/10/2021 2:11:00 PM

This is absolutely beautiful, Jan! It offers a sense of tranquility in the worst of times. Love the way you have three crosses on top of each other. Hugs, Carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 1/12/2021 8:33:00 AM

thanks Carolyn I love the style Joseph brought to us it does bring a sense of calm to the first poem especially:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/10/2021 11:13:00 AM

Sandy Bay is a popular surf and family site on the island of O'ahu, but happily, there are no seagulls - nor cafes - there - yet! Winner for sure! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2021 1:48:00 PM

I dont think we have a place called Sandy bay lol and not too many cafes by the beach lol:-) a little poetic licence, am amazed i still have mine lol:-) hugs jan xx

Tony Hargreaves

Date: 1/10/2021 10:28:00 AM

Hi Jan. I enjoyed this one. It brought back more lovely memories of seaside trips. But those seagulls were menacing - always there to steal free meal and terrified our little ones. Tony X

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2021 1:47:00 PM

There is a cafe and people were told not to leave food on the plates but ignored it and paid the consequences:-( we are in lockdown with cases now in the community but life is good:-) hope all well with you and your loved ones:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/10/2021 4:16:00 AM

I love the sea Jan and I know you do too. You're so lucky to live on an island, I know its a beautiful place having seen it on tv. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2021 1:45:00 PM

i love observing it... not being on it lol:-) hugs jan xx

Ann Gilmour

Date: 1/10/2021 3:23:00 AM

I love the sea and I love your poetry Jan, which beautifully describes a day at the seaside on a sunny summer's day ~ thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2021 1:44:00 PM

Thanks Ann it was fun to write, we walk by the sea most days, too cold for the kids on the beach though!:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/10/2021 3:00:00 AM

Perfect imagery and you managed a beautiful form. Best for a win ~~

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2021 1:44:00 PM

Thanks Victor i enjoyed the challenge:-) hugs jan xx

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 1/10/2021 1:30:00 AM

I love this, Jan. You did a great job with this one. God bless you my wonderful friend and fellow poet. Much love sent your way

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2021 1:43:00 PM

thanks Regina:-) hugs jan xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/9/2021 10:44:00 PM

So this is a Trinet., Jan, wow you certainly went to town on this, When a poem takes one there and hangs on every word, to me that is wonderful poetry..love this to my fav.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2021 1:28:00 PM

aww thanks Harry i had never heard of the form and challenged myself to write monorhyme to make it more of a task. it took a while but I'm delighted with the end result:-) we now have covid in the community on the Island (after 6 months in the clear apart from a few isolated cases.) lockdown for 3 weeks but i fully expect it to be several months before i can see mum but so be it. Hugs jan xx

Jenna Logan

Date: 1/9/2021 3:09:00 PM

Great trinet form, Jan. In the last grouping I was expecting some poop from those seagulls. Lol

Jan Allison
Date: 1/9/2021 4:43:00 PM

as if I would do that jenna lol:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/9/2021 2:05:00 PM

each verse is wonderful, jan, but taken together, they form a terrific story. this deserves a top spot in any contest...

Jan Allison
Date: 1/9/2021 3:10:00 PM

Thanks Ilene we could use rhyme so i challenged myself to use monorhyme throughout each stanza, i am delighted with the result, the contests do stretch my limited abilities lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/9/2021 2:03:00 PM

Beautiful and peaceful Jan! Well written. Happy New Year ! :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/9/2021 3:09:00 PM

Thanks Heidi hope you are fully recovered:-) hugs jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/9/2021 1:57:00 PM

A lovely missive Jan. Delicate!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/9/2021 2:01:00 PM

Thanks Caren, we try and walk every day, i find i am inspired by the sea even though I don't like to travel on it lol:-) hugs jan:-) xx