Edward Ibeh Poet Sapphic stanza

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I Dreamt of the Sea

What a place to find much-needed peace of mind,
to cast all nagging woes of the day aside.
This is the place to be; such an ideal place...
                                              right by the shoreline.

I actively listened with my eyes sealed shut
as the wind took turns whistling and speaking
 in whispers, revealing its long-held secrets...
                                               ones I'll never share!

Hermit crabs were crawling about the wet sand.
Great White Egrets were feeding in the shallows.
I watched the waves splash against the jagged rocks....
                                              as I looked for shells.

Avid surfers were gliding on their surfboards
Children on the beach were building sandcastles;
the bright midday sun reflected off the tides...
                                              I dreamt of the sea!



Submitted for...
Your Best Sapphic Stanza Poetry Contest
Sponsored by William Kekaula
Date submitted: 08/21/2021


Submitted for...
BRIAN'S CHOICE W,any form,any theme poetry contest
Contest Judged:  5/27/2020 (Winner: 1st Place)
Sponsored by: Brian Strand 

Date written: 05/26/2020

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Andrea Dietrich September 28, 2021 at 5:29 PM Back with my congrats. This was SO FINE! Edward Ibeh September 28, 2021 at 6:21 PM Thank you so much for the revisit, feedback and congrats, Andrea:-) Most appreciated.

William Kelii Kekaula September 21, 2021 at 2:27 PM Edward, as did I whence I was elsewhere, yet now I'm home again, tho' my sandcastles are in the air, I'm glad to live my reality and have my dreams. A wondrous piece my friend, with my compliments, Aloha! Edward Ibeh September 22, 2021 at 3:45 PM Thank you very much for my placement and the wonderful feedback, William:-) Aloha!

Eve Roper July 18, 2020 at 1:18 PM Love the imagery, Edward, perfect example. I will try to give it ago. Hugs Eve Edward Ibeh July 18, 2020 at 6:22 PM Thank you so much, Eve:-) Good luck in the contest!

Jan Allison July 14, 2020 at 2:23 PM you capture the sights and sounds of the beach so vividly, congrats on yur win and thanks for a super contest example:-) hugs Jn xx Edward Ibeh July 15, 2020 at 5:52 AM Thank you so much, Jan:-)

Janice Canerdy June 15, 2020 at 7:54 AM Vividly descriptive, delightful, Edward! Janice Edward Ibeh June 15, 2020 at 8:51 AM Thank you so much, Janice:-) Most appreciated.

Beata Agustin June 9, 2020 at 12:13 AM Thanks for sharing this: an excellent example of what your challenge requires... Thanks for exposing me to another poetry form; thanks likewise for my placement in your recently-judged contest. God bless you. Edward Ibeh June 9, 2020 at 5:17 AM Thank you very much, Beata:-) Most obliged.

Joanna Daniel June 7, 2020 at 11:52 PM This beautifully draws to mind the images of beach and sea:) congratulations on your win, Edward:) Edward Ibeh June 8, 2020 at 5:12 AM Thank you very much, Jo:-)

Andrea Dietrich June 7, 2020 at 12:58 PM this captures the wonderful images and feelings associated of being at a beach. I love beaches but rarely have been able to be at them because I live inland. VERY well done with your first place, Edward. Congratulations on your win. Edward Ibeh June 7, 2020 at 1:53 PM That makes two of us. I live inland, too:-( Thank you for the wonderful comments and visit, Andrea:-) I appreciate it.

Paula Goldsmith May 30, 2020 at 12:42 PM Congratulations on your win. You took me back to the beach. A place I love. The picture was great to go with your poem. Enjoy your win and day..... Edward Ibeh May 30, 2020 at 3:40 PM Thank you very much, Paula:-)

Regina Mcintosh May 27, 2020 at 9:46 AM WOW!!! Such a wonderful write. I love it. God bless you with many more wonderful poems. love to you, Gina Edward Ibeh May 27, 2020 at 2:10 PM Thank you so much, Gina:-) I'm very pleased you liked this poem. Stay safe out there,my friend!

Krish Radhakrishna May 26, 2020 at 2:45 PM I hope it was a warm beech and you needed no addition covers like in England! Your poem takes us to the beech which we cannot go to because of lockdown! Thanks for a free trip! Edward Ibeh May 26, 2020 at 5:14 PM Ugh, I wish I lived near a beach instead of indulging in daydreams, lol. Thanks for the comments and visit, Krish:-)