Dawn In W A

Lonely Blue Ocean
breaks the abiding gold sands....
surf and turf mingle
under clear undaunted skies---
blue moon fades to sunlit gold.

© Harry J Horsman  2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Fraser Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Many congratulation's Harry on your win in Rick's fine contest.....:) smiles
Freeman Avatar
March 23, 2011 at 8:21 PM
Great to see you at the top Harry with your # 4 with blue.. Congratulations on your worthy poem's success in fourth place. Agape, Moses
Guzzi Avatar
March 23, 2011 at 1:42 PM
surf and turf! I used to love that meal! No more red meat for me! Wonderful winning write! Light & Love
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March 23, 2011 at 8:47 AM
What a sight this must be to behold, Rick. Sounds beautiful. Congratulations on your win in Rick's contest. Love, Carolyn
Poet Avatar
March 23, 2011 at 6:19 AM
Wonderful dawn here harry!Congrats on your win---kashinath
Brown Avatar
March 23, 2011 at 4:56 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Harry in ^Rick Parise's contest "Blue & Gold". Love, Carol
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March 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Hey, at first I thought this might be about WAshington state, where my dad lives. It is on the pacific ocean on our west coast! This is lovely. Congratualations on your win, Harry.
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March 22, 2011 at 8:54 PM
Harry an awesome image thru lovely words. Very warm congrats for this win.
Song Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 6:55 PM
Great Tanka from the Down Under. Does the moon and sun appear more gorgeous in W A? Nice win, Harry. Gwendolen
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March 22, 2011 at 4:27 PM
beautiful tanka Harry, congrats on your win in the contest
Sweetheart Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Congrats Harry on your super win in the blue and gold contest luv.. an awesome write with words depicting the colors so well luv.. enjo another great victory my friend..
Richards Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 10:55 AM
How lovely Australia sounds to me on this rainy day!! Lovely poem, Harry !! Congratulations on your win!
Horne Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Many congrats on your win : ) Jack
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March 22, 2011 at 10:16 AM
I can only imagine how very beautiful W Australia is from this image-filled gem you have written, Harry! Congratulations on your awesome 4th Place Win in Rick's Contest. Always, Annalise
Kendrick Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Good work that is very descriptive..Enjoyed..Congrats..Sara
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March 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM
beautiful description, Harry! Best of luck in the contest:) Thanks so much for your comments, Harry! Of course you could not know when you wrote about me painting that scene, that I do actually paint;) Carol
Kendrick Avatar
March 10, 2011 at 4:45 PM
Enjoyed reading this eve...Good luck in the contest..Sara
Sweetheart Avatar
March 9, 2011 at 7:09 AM
Spectacular portrait in words Harry my friend.. much success in Rick's contest with this vibrant vision ..luv..
Parker Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 7:24 AM
A cacophony of natural shades shrouding the beach bums! Enjoyed your scintillating beachscape!
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March 8, 2011 at 1:08 AM
yes to this breathtaking visuals, harry... i like the third line for climactic touch.. win, win..:) huggs, nette
K. Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 12:31 AM
Loved that last line, harry-- this creates such a serene picture for me-- way to go for you :) I hope this scores high :)
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March 8, 2011 at 12:13 AM
I can't believe all the good poems this theme is bringing out in people. I am so glad not to be juding THIS one. Good luck with it, harry. And yours is just great.
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