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Emerald Ocean

I walked to the ocean and my boat I had not been there in a long time. Covered in moss I wondered would it float. The air was perfect the ocean mine. Huge waves did their dance along the shore. I had not been there in a long time. A perfect day I couldn't ask for more. Graceful seagulls flying overhead. Huge waves did their dance along the shore. Distant horizon sun glowing red. Emerald colored waters completed scene. Graceful seagulls flying overhead. There are moments that seem like a dream. Perfection's the gift that filled my eyes. Emerald colored waters completed scene. At moments like those I realize. Perfection's the gift that filled my eyes. I walked to the ocean and my boat. Covered with moss I hoped it would float. Terzanelle for my friend Eileen.

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/19/2013 8:48:00 AM

Hello, Mr boat owner.... :) Hope your boat is still floating, moss and all! :) Dropping by to say HI and to ask you to check your soup mail...or would you prefer a message in a bottle! ;)

Monterey Sirak

Date: 8/11/2013 6:11:00 AM

This poem floated gently along on rippling waves. Perfection from beginning to end

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/11/2013 7:17:00 AM

Thanks Monterey, you are very kind, I am pleased by your reaction.

Richard D Seal

Date: 8/7/2013 5:08:00 PM

Question is Rick, did it? did it float along as smoothly as this poem? dreamy write. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/11/2013 7:18:00 AM

Sadly I was alone there was no one with me to float my boat. *lol*

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 8/7/2013 6:34:00 AM

such delightful imagery in this super poem I love it. one for my wall Richard ty for visiting my work Shadow x smiles

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/7/2013 7:26:00 AM

Thanks Shadow.

Cherie Thomas

Date: 8/6/2013 12:30:00 AM

Lovely empowering words ,,, the ocean has a way of drawing one in to it's, relaxing & majestic beauty...which you expressed lovely, really enjoyed the natural current & flow of this cool poem;0)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/6/2013 8:11:00 AM

Thanks Cherie

Debbie Duncan

Date: 8/5/2013 4:39:00 PM

I used to go out fishing with friends on a boat. Water is calming to the soul. Unless your swimming with a shark ;} Last night was the first night of shark week on discovery channel, Thanks for re- reading my Swan poem,,,, you could always read older ones. You might like my Trouble with Trolls ;}

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2013 6:45:00 PM

Has the same affect on me, just got in from enjoying a swim at Lake Okanagan. A stunning day here.

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/5/2013 12:18:00 PM

A beautiful, descriptive write, Richard! Glad I stopped by! Love, Kim

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2013 6:46:00 PM

Thanks Kim

Poet Tacito

Date: 8/5/2013 9:47:00 AM

This was a piece full of effervescence & serenity. Time to buy me a boat of my own and sail these waters. Awesome job!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2013 6:46:00 PM

For the right price you can have this one moss and all!

Benjamin David

Date: 8/5/2013 2:06:00 AM

Wonderful! Well done, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2013 6:41:00 AM

Thanks Ben

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/4/2013 8:46:00 PM

Your friend Eileen loves the emerald water, the gulls, the tranquility of the scene, and the perfection of this day as portrayed in your best form- the terazanelle! I so connect with your writing when you use this form...beautiful, serene, sweet! :) Ok, now that I've had my fill...you can bend your thoughts along a line again! ;) I'll be patient till the next time. Thanks, Richard! :) You've inspired me to try my hand at one! Will probably fall flat, but.....will try. Licia's comment? Spot on!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2013 6:41:00 AM

Nope just a humble rowboat.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/4/2013 11:22:00 PM

PS...you sure it wasn't a yacht? ;)

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 8/4/2013 7:53:00 PM

You surely would "float Eileen's boat" with this emerald. What a lovely, peaceful scene you've sketched here. Well done, Richard. You're the master of the terzanelle. Licia :-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2013 8:01:00 PM

Thanks Licia, my head is getting so big I may not be able to leave the house. You are very kind.