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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 Date: 9/28/2021 5:29:00 PM Back with my congrats. This was SO FINE! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 9/28/2021 6:21:00 PM Thank you so much for the revisit, feedback and congrats, Andrea:-) Most appreciated.

Hilo Poet Date: 9/21/2021 2:27:00 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! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 9/22/2021 3:45:00 PM Thank you very much for my placement and the wonderful feedback, William:-) Aloha!

Eve Roper Date: 7/18/2020 1:18:00 PM Love the imagery, Edward, perfect example. I will try to give it ago. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 7/18/2020 6:22:00 PM Thank you so much, Eve:-) Good luck in the contest!

Jan Allison Date: 7/14/2020 2:23:00 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 Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 7/15/2020 5:52:00 AM Thank you so much, Jan:-)

Janice Canerdy Date: 6/15/2020 7:54:00 AM Vividly descriptive, delightful, Edward! Janice Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 6/15/2020 8:51:00 AM Thank you so much, Janice:-) Most appreciated.

Beata Agustin Date: 6/9/2020 12:13:00 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. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 6/9/2020 5:17:00 AM Thank you very much, Beata:-) Most obliged.

Joanna Daniel Date: 6/7/2020 11:52:00 PM This beautifully draws to mind the images of beach and sea:) congratulations on your win, Edward:) Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 6/8/2020 5:12:00 AM Thank you very much, Jo:-)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/7/2020 12:58:00 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. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 6/7/2020 1:53:00 PM That makes two of us. I live inland, too:-( Thank you for the wonderful comments and visit, Andrea:-) I appreciate it.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/30/2020 12:42:00 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..... Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 5/30/2020 3:40:00 PM Thank you very much, Paula:-)

Regina Mcintosh Date: 5/27/2020 9:46:00 AM WOW!!! Such a wonderful write. I love it. God bless you with many more wonderful poems. love to you, Gina Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 5/27/2020 2:10:00 PM Thank you so much, Gina:-) I'm very pleased you liked this poem. Stay safe out there,my friend!

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 5/26/2020 2:45:00 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! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 5/26/2020 5:14:00 PM Ugh, I wish I lived near a beach instead of indulging in daydreams, lol. Thanks for the comments and visit, Krish:-)