Gifts of Sky and Sea

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White evanescent waves roll on the shore
     with such felicity of frothy bliss.
Rhapsodic sounds explode as they explore;
     present the waiting beach their foamy kiss.

Above, the dulcet sounds echo the call
     of gulls, neath radiant, pale sapphire skies;
plethora of white V-shaped wings asprawl,
     invokes idyllic sights that mesmerize. 

As waves recede, a shell remains onshore;
     perhaps a talisman brought forth for me.
What living thing, like a cacoon, it bore,
     and now to me came from this deep, dark sea.

The sky and sea hold treasures each their own;
     but special are the gifts from depths unknown.


January 23, 2016

Premiere Contest: Gifts
Sponsor: Anthony Biaanco

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 7/10/2017 12:40:00 AM
This is a precious gem to be treasured. Such beautiful imagery. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 7/9/2017 7:41:00 PM
I'm back to say CONGRATS, Sandra! Janice
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Date: 7/9/2017 6:46:00 PM
Beautiful, rhythmic flow.... Congrats Sandra, for your WIN with this lovely piece! ;-)
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Date: 7/9/2017 4:37:00 PM
A beautiful write Sandra...you have a way with words my friend...a rare talent...placement should have been higher...like first...god bless my friend...^WW^
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Date: 5/31/2017 3:23:00 PM
Graceful lyrical and wonderful Congrats for your win, Sandra.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 6/6/2017 3:31:00 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 5/30/2017 7:17:00 PM
An absolute stunning sonnet here, Sandra! I can only dream of writing such a pearl! Congrats to you
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Sandra Haight
Date: 6/6/2017 3:31:00 PM
Thank you so much once again, White Wolf. I appreciate your very supportive comments so much. Sandra
Date: 5/30/2017 8:43:00 AM
Sandra, this is a truly beautiful, skillfully-written sonnet. Congratulations on your win. Soupmail! Janice
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/30/2017 12:41:00 PM
Thank you so much, Janice, for your positive comment. Sonnets are my favorite! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 5/30/2017 8:36:00 AM
Congrats on your placement in my rhyme battle contest, Sandra! This was excellent :) Love, Juli-Michelle
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/30/2017 12:43:00 PM
Thank you very much, Juli-Michelle. I enjoyed participating in your contest and am thankful for your nice comment and placement. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/2/2016 7:11:00 PM
Dear Sandra, I do so enjoy your sonnets, and this one is a treasure... straight to my heart. The beach is my #1 place to be. As always your rhythm and rhymes are flawless. This is a 7 and a Fave. Thank you and congrats on your win! ~John
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/2/2016 10:14:00 PM
Thank you, John, for your very kind and supportive comments, congrats and rating. I am so pleased that you enjoyed my poem about the sea and beach. Sandra
Date: 10/2/2016 6:39:00 PM
This is so effervescent and alive. A lovely write, Sandra.......Blessings, Janis
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/2/2016 10:13:00 PM
Thank you very much, Janis. I appreciate your uplifting and kind comments. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/2/2016 11:01:00 AM
Beautiful write Sandra...Congrats on your win..
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/2/2016 10:12:00 PM
Thank you very much, Joseph. Sandra
Date: 10/2/2016 10:25:00 AM
sweet Sandra...just gorgeous imagery lady...Congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/2/2016 10:12:00 PM
Thank you once again, Laura, for your kind comments and congratulations! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 5/16/2016 9:13:00 AM
- Congratulations on your wonderful poem, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/25/2016 1:28:00 AM
Very nice Sandra
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/25/2016 1:33:00 PM
Thank you so much, Pashang. Sandra
Date: 1/24/2016 6:43:00 AM
excellent use of the words Sandra...beautiful imagery
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/24/2016 10:19:00 AM
Thank you so much, White Sage. I appreciate your visit and positive comment. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/23/2016 4:48:00 PM
Sandra - Very!, very!, special, really! touched me. i love!, the imagery. The shore is very!, special to me it's an integral part of my soul and being. Kim
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/24/2016 10:18:00 AM
Hi Kim, I am so happy that my poem about the sea was special to you and you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your visit and encouraging comments and congrats. I appreciate it so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/23/2016 3:31:00 PM
Applause, applause, applause!!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/24/2016 10:17:00 AM
Thank you, Sarita! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/23/2016 3:11:00 PM
OK, Sandra, I sheath my pen, its ink stained tip, in homage to your mastery of both the sonnet and the challenge. Impressive treatment of both.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/24/2016 10:16:00 AM
Wow, John, I appreciate your so supportive and complimentary comments! Thanks so much! Sandra
Date: 1/23/2016 1:42:00 PM
Very well written, Sandra...as usual ;)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/24/2016 10:15:00 AM
Thank you, Lin. It was a nice challenge to get our muses going, wasn't it! Hugs, Sandra
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