By the Seashore

Listening to the soothing ocean, I Watch the waves crash the shore like a mad guy; My happy heart gives a contented sigh, God's been good to me through ups and downs, aye! Troubles stifling me like a tight necktie, All cast out when the sea like Lorelei* Called out to me, "Come down here, don't be shy", I feel like a mermaid, a charming fae**, Or maybe a sea-loving Samurai.
71 words 7th November 2022 *Lorelei - a siren of Germanic legend **Fae - A fae is a humanoid mystical creature that wields great power in magic and elementals; another word for 'fairy'. For Hilo poet's "Monomixorhyme" contest
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Date: 12/2/2022 10:43:00 AM
Jo, this poem is filled with images that are visual and visceral! I can feel the ocean waves and a sense of contentment. Love the way you blended in the elements of magic and legend into your lines. Congratulations. Blessings.
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Date: 12/1/2022 7:21:00 AM
A marvelous and delightful monoryhme my dear friend, Jo. I enjoyed reading this immensely from beginning to end. Congratulations on your win! Thanks for sharing. God bless you always. Hugs
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Date: 12/1/2022 5:22:00 AM
"the sea like Lorelei* Called out to me, "Come down here, don't be shy" - Beautiful!
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Date: 12/1/2022 4:10:00 AM
An outstanding poem of great rhyme and beauty. Congratulations Jo on your happy win!
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Date: 12/1/2022 4:08:00 AM
Congratulations for your win :)
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Date: 11/30/2022 9:53:00 PM
A monorhyme telltale riddled magically, Jo. My compliments on your top placing win, Aloha William
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Date: 11/7/2022 5:43:00 PM
Love the poem. Best of luck in the contest!
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Date: 11/7/2022 6:37:00 AM
Jo, a lovely poem for the contest, best of luck (sent you a soupmail)
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Date: 11/6/2022 11:11:00 PM
Love the imagery Jo, love to hear the soothing sounds of the sea. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
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Date: 11/6/2022 8:05:00 PM
I enjoyed your poem a lot, Jo. BofL in the contest.
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