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Inhaling the Sea

The sails are taut..
The lines give not..
  Waves are lapping and splashing

The wind sings too..
Dolphins play for you..
  Chirping seagulls laughing

Arms outstretched against the rails..
Moonbeams reflect colorful sails
  The salty mist inhaling

She holds me, cradles me, rocks me to sleep..
Away from my troubles, to waters so deep..
  Of anger she is forgiving


©Donna Jones
12-28-2013

Copyright © Donna Jones | Year Posted 2013

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Skat A Date: 2/11/2014 7:03:00 PM Beautiful aroma... Donna, nice win. ~ Love ~ SKAT Login to Reply

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 2/7/2014 6:54:00 AM Beautifully written. It creates an image and a mood in flowing words. Enjoyed...especially since my ancestors were seafaring men. Big Smiles, Dane Login to Reply

Shadow Hamilton Date: 2/6/2014 6:25:00 PM beauty and simplicity make this sing Donna a very fine pen hugs Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 1/19/2014 3:07:00 PM This is awesome work!! No wonder it is in the winners’ list..Sara Login to Reply

Barbara Gorelick Date: 1/13/2014 8:21:00 AM Love it, especially the last stanza. Congrats on your success. BG Login to Reply

Barbara Gorelick Date: 1/13/2014 8:21:00 AM Love it, especially the last stanza. Congrats on your success. BG Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 1/12/2014 5:00:00 PM Congrats on a fine win Donna Login to Reply

Roger Horsch Date: 1/12/2014 11:31:00 AM Congrats on a well deserved win Donna, I loved it. Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 1/12/2014 12:46:00 AM Beautiful write on the theme and congrats on the win, Donna Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/11/2014 9:32:00 PM this was very sweet. I enjoyed its lyrical quality. why did you label it free? I would say it's mostly rhymed!! Congrats for your win. Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 1/12/2014 3:48:00 PM Thanks for the fun contest Andrea....it was great fun....I wasn't sure what to call this form...:-( ..that's why I said free..

Kelly Crenshaw Date: 1/8/2014 1:15:00 PM WOW. VERY COOL. I love this one! Login to Reply

Matthew Anish Date: 1/6/2014 12:25:00 PM Excellent metaphor here! Keep it up! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Login to Reply

Harry Horsman Date: 1/2/2014 10:54:00 AM amazing poetry is this,,,happy new year Donna,, Login to Reply

Mustapha Mohammed Date: 1/2/2014 6:27:00 AM Beautifully done friend! Very nice flow to your poem and lovely imagery. Happy new year to you also. Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 1/2/2014 12:22:00 AM i want to sway with you, donns.. beautiful cradle of a melody!.. huggs Login to Reply

Peter Dome Date: 12/31/2013 6:37:00 PM Beautiful write.nice visuals. Well done, best wishes. Pete. Login to Reply

Robert Johnson Date: 12/31/2013 11:14:00 AM The healing waves of ocean breeze cast it's sails with gentle ease. The faintest scent of calming seas. Can bring a sailor to their knees. Peace. :) Login to Reply

Len Gasun Date: 12/31/2013 2:52:00 AM A very beautiful and happy poem my dear friend Donna. Soo love it! Thank you so much for sharing! Wishing you all the best! Happ New Year 2014 to you and your family/love ones! love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 12/31/2013 6:53:00 AM Happy new year to you too....and thanks for your lovely visit!

Roger Horsch Date: 12/30/2013 9:56:00 AM Wow Donna, This poem is wonderfully written. I loved reading it...Hugs...Roger Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 12/30/2013 10:24:00 PM What a nice compliment Roger..thanks...

Mark Peterson Date: 12/30/2013 4:56:00 AM I spent many a treasured hour at the tiller of small sailboats. What treasured memories, and you brought them all to life again, as I read. Happy New Year. Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 12/30/2013 10:23:00 PM Sailing is awesome! Thanks Mark....

Nette Onclaud Date: 12/29/2013 11:39:00 PM such a charming melody... you make life ever so cheery, donns... all the best this coming new year!.. huggs Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 12/30/2013 10:22:00 PM Thanks nette..happy new year to you!

Lucilla Carrillo Date: 12/29/2013 9:50:00 PM A beautiful poem Dinna. Thanks for your good wishes. I still have trouble reading and writing. I have faith that one day I will be alright. God bless you Always...... Lucilla Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 12/30/2013 10:21:00 PM Thanks lucilla...I have faith you will too...

Sandra Adams Date: 12/29/2013 7:23:00 PM beaitfully penned Donna...i felt as if i was on the ocean in the boat, your images are very vivid! Good luck in the contest :) Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 12/29/2013 8:34:00 PM Thank you beautiful miss Sandra

Chuck Melugin Date: 12/29/2013 2:52:00 PM Miss Donna Breathing the sea was written beautifully ! You my dear ebb and flow poetry! my best, chuck Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 12/29/2013 8:30:00 PM Very kind of you chuck...thanks so much. Happy new years..

Ken Carroll Date: 12/29/2013 11:50:00 AM Hi Donna, Some nice imagery here.. Ken Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 12/29/2013 8:28:00 PM Thanks so much ken....have a great new years!

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