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Gifts of Sky and Sea


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 cocoon, 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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Nusker Avatar
July 10, 2017 at 12:40 AM
This is a precious gem to be treasured. Such beautiful imagery. Congrats on your win.
Canerdy Avatar
July 9, 2017 at 7:41 PM
I'm back to say CONGRATS, Sandra! Janice
Kimathi Avatar
July 9, 2017 at 6:46 PM
Beautiful, rhythmic flow.... Congrats Sandra, for your WIN with this lovely piece! ;-)
Warrior Avatar
July 9, 2017 at 4:37 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^
Dietrich Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 3:23 PM
Graceful lyrical and wonderful Congrats for your win, Sandra.
Haight Avatar
June 6, 2017 at 3:31 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea! Hugs, Sandra
Wolf Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 7:17 PM
An absolute stunning sonnet here, Sandra! I can only dream of writing such a pearl! Congrats to you
Haight Avatar
June 6, 2017 at 3:31 PM
Thank you so much once again, White Wolf. I appreciate your very supportive comments so much. Sandra
Canerdy Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 8:43 AM
Sandra, this is a truly beautiful, skillfully-written sonnet. Congratulations on your win. Soupmail! Janice
Haight Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 12:41 PM
Thank you so much, Janice, for your positive comment. Sonnets are my favorite! Hugs, Sandra
Michelle Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 8:36 AM
Congrats on your placement in my rhyme battle contest, Sandra! This was excellent :) Love, Juli-Michelle
Haight Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 12:43 PM
Thank you very much, Juli-Michelle. I enjoyed participating in your contest and am thankful for your nice comment and placement. Hugs, Sandra
Watt Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 7:11 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
Haight Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 10:14 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
Medders Tobechi Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 6:39 PM
This is so effervescent and alive. A lovely write, Sandra.......Blessings, Janis
Haight Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 10:13 PM
Thank you very much, Janis. I appreciate your uplifting and kind comments. Hugs, Sandra
May Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 11:01 AM
Beautiful write Sandra...Congrats on your win..
Haight Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 10:12 PM
Thank you very much, Joseph. Sandra
Scars Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 10:25 AM
sweet Sandra...just gorgeous imagery lady...Congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
Haight Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 10:12 PM
Thank you once again, Laura, for your kind comments and congratulations! Hugs, Sandra
Andresen Avatar
May 16, 2016 at 9:13 AM
- Congratulations on your wonderful poem, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Salehi Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 1:28 AM
Very nice Sandra
Haight Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 1:33 PM
Thank you so much, Pashang. Sandra
Sage Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 6:43 AM
excellent use of the words Sandra...beautiful imagery
Haight Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 10:19 AM
Thank you so much, White Sage. I appreciate your visit and positive comment. Hugs, Sandra
Difford Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 4:48 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
Haight Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 10:18 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
Milliner Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 3:31 PM
Applause, applause, applause!!
Haight Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 10:17 AM
Thank you, Sarita! Hugs, Sandra
Lawless Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 3:11 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.
Haight Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 10:16 AM
Wow, John, I appreciate your so supportive and complimentary comments! Thanks so much! Sandra
Lane Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 1:42 PM
Very well written, Sandra...as usual ;)
Haight Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 10:15 AM
Thank you, Lin. It was a nice challenge to get our muses going, wasn't it! Hugs, Sandra
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