Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Poet Verse

Crashing Waves

I am no longer the shoreline
swept up in crashing waves of time 
where memories reside,
and dire dams of water
collide within a tender mind. 
I am the moon pulling the tide.



Written 5/24/20

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John Hamilton June 3, 2020 at 8:59 PM A wonderful write Rhonda congrats on a fine win!

Jan Allison May 30, 2020 at 12:35 PM a powerful piece Rhonda I love the impact of the strength in that final line:-) hugs Jan xx Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 30, 2020 at 8:16 PM Thank you, Jan! It's nice to have a visit from you today. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Hugs to you, Rhonda

Paula Goldsmith May 30, 2020 at 12:16 PM Congratulations on your win. The moon does have a lot of power. They say, full moons have more deaths and babies born. Enjoy your win and day................ Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 30, 2020 at 8:12 PM So true, Paula. The moon does have a strong presence in nature...thank you for the kind visit! Blessings, Rhonda

Aditi Mishra May 30, 2020 at 11:14 AM Rhonda I can relate so much with these words of yours! I actually visualized myself floating with them. This is in my faves. Congratulations on your win :) Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 30, 2020 at 8:10 PM Thank you, Aditi! I'm honored that you are keeping my poem in your faves. I'd like to believe that I'm this strong, but really it's someone I strive to be. Blessings, Rhonda

Nette Onclaud May 30, 2020 at 11:11 AM i like the sense of empowerment depicted in this marvelous verse, rhonda... congrats on you silver medal in my contest...huggs Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 30, 2020 at 8:05 PM Thank you, Nette! I enjoy writing for all your contests. I appreciate that you challenge us to try new forms and themes. Have a blessed weekend. xx Rhonda

Jenish Somadas May 29, 2020 at 11:21 PM Lovely write..Great win..Congrats Rhonda.. Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 30, 2020 at 7:59 PM Thank you, Jenish! xx Rhonda

Gordon Mcconnell May 25, 2020 at 10:47 AM Amazing piece Rhonda, so great imagery and expression. Have a great day,Gordon Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 25, 2020 at 9:55 PM Thank you for your kind visit, Gordon! xx Rhonda

Harry Horsman May 25, 2020 at 2:02 AM Wow, this is a stunner, Rhonda, You are taking charge of the situation. Poetry at it's very best..to my fav.. Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 25, 2020 at 9:55 PM Thank you, Harry! That's an honor coming from you. xx Rhonda

Panagiota Romios May 24, 2020 at 8:16 PM Stunned by the clarity and loveliness of your poetry. Very moving! Love the mix of nature and emotions. A FAV. Contest success be yours. Panagiota Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 25, 2020 at 9:53 PM Thank you for your visit, Panagiota. I'm glad you liked my poem and honored you are placing it in your faves! xx Rhonda

Michelle Faulkner May 24, 2020 at 3:48 PM Wow, I can certainly feel the pull of this, so romantic and melancholy at once, wishing you success in the contest, Rhonda! Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 25, 2020 at 9:52 PM Thank you, Michelle!