Had Hoped To Find

Had Hoped to Find

While searching, seemed so hard to tell,
Which would be our most favorite shell; 
Had to constantly, consistently compare,
As they laid on seashore here and there.

Shells were round, oblong and also odd;
Have been prepared by our beloved God,
With bright colors and delicate designs;
Often are spiral or could be curvy lines.

Through shells would separate and strain;
Ocean waves played such a sweet refrain,
Asking why we became such a big creep;
All of God's precious shells trying to keep.

Each day morning does beautifully break;
We will always respect God and His sake;
Shells which we love must be left behind,
For searchers who them had hoped to find.

Jim Horn
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Theraven Avatar
December 19, 2020 at 5:49 PM
Jim, I enjoyed this poem 'Had Hoped to Find'. Like souvenirs from heaven they're found washed up along an endless and devoted shore. -Richard
Horn Avatar
June 30, 2022 at 5:25 AM
Quite a while ago when this comment was made. Have not received any comments lately.
Duet Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 8:47 PM
Well I just saw your post on Facebook and thought I'd take a look at your poems. I really like this one. Love the beach and your rhymes.
Horn Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 5:46 AM
How in world did you find this poem I had written long ago?
Wade Avatar
November 29, 2017 at 4:20 PM
Just came across your poems. Loved the rhyme and rhythm. I'm fairly new to poetrysoup. I live 3 streets from the beach but rarely find a shell. I can buy them cheap in bags, but not the thrill of finding them.
Horn Avatar
November 30, 2017 at 9:01 AM
So where is your beach. Mine is ten miles away. Lockwood Folly River is only a mile away and float down it in our kayaks.
Hollywood-Cutts Avatar
May 24, 2017 at 9:10 PM
tone I read before but enjoyed reading again
Horn Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 5:09 AM
Would like to see picture of your shells. Which beach were you on. Read my latest poem, "A Supple Couple." Jim
Hollywood-Cutts Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 10:16 AM
oh how this took me back in time to when I lived by the beach and collected shells. some I still have today Well done , well done indeed. One of my favorites so far.
Horn Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 10:19 AM
Writing poems is so much fun. This one is about a year old. Jim
Gulley Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 11:55 AM
Easy it was under new and unread poems on the front page of poetry soup. Your welcome...Sharon G.
Gulley Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 11:57 AM
All newly written poems are there until they are read. I posted a few myself today and I found myself there as well...Sharon G.
Gulley Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 10:13 AM
Such a lovely read, I so enjoyed every line of it. Flowing spiritual vision and I could hear and smell the sea and see the shells as if I was there. Thank you for sharing, such sweet enjoyment....Sharon G.
Horn Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 10:29 AM
How did you find my poem and appreciate your nice comments? Jim Horn
Yvonne Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 8:15 AM
Beautiful poem. I enjoyed the read. Thank you
Horn Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 5:07 AM
Sorry I forgot to respond to your great comment. Thanks muchly and appropriately
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