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Eternal Water Ballet

Written for contest "Haibun" 11/29/2024 by Tom Woody Stoic by the edge where sand meets the salt, sun warmed grains so white whisper beneath your feet and we are anchored here in this moment. The waves unfurl as if in mental thought, the crests rise and fall in a ballet of blue and white and having been dancing in this rhythm for centuries. They crash together in violent laughter like to lovers that embrace after being apart far too long, their respect and love for one another apparent. Looking ahead at the horizon that stretches out like an open invitation to explore endless possibilities. Clouds drift lazily above sharing their own stories of travels through the sky. We come here in the echoes of summers joy always with the promise of return to splash through Salt Creek's crystalline breakers filling our lives with hope and inspiration once again. Here in this place where time pauses in handfuls of these precious moments for us all, as the gentle breeze caresses' your skin reminding everyone that beauty still exists; Not only in perfection but in every wave that crashes to shore and recedes in every imperfection that weaves through our lives. Walking on the edge where sand meets the salt watching them erase our footprints left until next time... Footprints by the shore Thoughts etched within perfect waves Eternal Ballet

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Date: 12/16/2024 6:34:00 PM
Dear Brian, your graceful vivid imagery and rich metaphors beautify Nature and human nature with unfurling insight and poignant emotions captured in expressive prose and a succinct haiku. Splendid! Congratulations for your success in Tom's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Brian Davey
Date: 12/16/2024 10:54:00 PM
Thank you so much for your motivating words, I enjoyed this contest for I have never written a piece in this for before and I am so happy that it has been so well received
Date: 12/15/2024 7:18:00 PM
It seems as though a real Water Ballet is going on endlessly. Congratulations!
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Brian Davey
Date: 12/16/2024 9:42:00 AM
Thank you so much I appreciate you
Date: 12/15/2024 11:03:00 AM
I loved this nature inspired Haibun, especially the title and theme. You indulged our senses well. Nice entry Brian
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Brian Davey
Date: 12/16/2024 9:42:00 AM
Thanks Tom it was a fun contest to write for, I have never written one in this form before so I enjoyed the challenge

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