John Weber Poet Rhyme

Fortuitous Lure

With a gasp, the tow draws
Frothing with churning life
Light beams pulse through the gauze
Fury kicks repel strife

Fix my bearing in climb
Peaked lungs throb zealously
Eyes spy my banished crime
Guarding thrills jealously

Awkward force laughable
In my hasty retreat
Despite might affable
Gorged with species to greet

Seaweed clutches my face
As I stab sky above
Puff that balmy embrace
Blind waves elbow and shove

My plight draws attention
As dolphins skim and leap
Spray marks their ascension
Kindly clowns of the deep

Underneath, the reef shouts
Begging my soul to play
Despite my fleshy doubts
This mind longs to survey

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Aleera De La Keur March 27, 2009 at 2:20 AM I loved this, very imaginative you are very talented and I love to read your words and i'm happy to see you won as well....Aleera

John Heck March 4, 2009 at 8:54 AM Dear John - Congratulations on your WIN in Laura's contest! Peace always, John

Michael Jordan March 3, 2009 at 7:25 PM John congratulations on placing in Laura's contest - wonderfully written poem with great imagery - God Bless, MJ

Constance La France March 3, 2009 at 6:29 PM I love the images this poem has... congrats on your win, spirit and soul, constance

March 3, 2009 at 4:57 PM Nice use of imagery in this poem. Congratulations on having is selected as one of the winners in the love for the ocean contest. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen

Robin L. Gass March 3, 2009 at 5:45 AM Congratulations on your win in Laura's contest, John, with this beautiful poem! Love, Robin

Arany P. March 2, 2009 at 10:44 PM wonderful lines... great work! congrats ~ Arany

Carrie Richards March 2, 2009 at 11:43 AM Well deserving poem in the contest winning circle!! Congratulations !! ~ Carrie

Sharon Winter March 2, 2009 at 11:23 AM Congrats on your win in Laura's contest! Love, Shar

Carolyn Devonshire February 27, 2009 at 9:34 AM John, well done poem on many levels. No "forced" rhyme, wonderful images of the towboat. Great use of personification as well. We can all see ourselves as the boat with "seaweed" clutching our faces! Truly awesome! Love, Carolyn