Inhaling the Sea

In the hour just before sunrise                                
No one about but an occasional gull
Harbor lights shimmer through the mist
And I am drawn by the song of the surf
Long ago I was as innocent as the wind
In love with the sand and the sea, a
Notebook always at hand, I wrote of
Ginger skies, sails and the essence of me

Tomorrows have come and gone, and
Heavy the burdens of living can seem, so
Eventually I always come back to the sea

Soft the light breaking over the vast blue
Easing me into life by the emerald green bay
Again breathing deep I reflect on another day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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July 29, 2014 at 6:58 PM
Yeah, I ran into this old contest. I read the winning poems, a while back... Barbara, I was snooping in to see what, I've been missing. But, something about this contest, inspired my next contest... called... ""Inhaled by the sea""... Can you imagine a loop on that.. LOL... It will be out sometime tomorrow.. Look out for it if you like.. Anyways.. I said too much... LINDA
A   Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 6:38 PM
Barbara, , a true deep scenario .... Congratulations, on your wonderful win. Always~ LINDA
Gorelick Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 6:41 PM
Thank you for stopping by my poems...even that very old one..for Charles..gave me a smile...
Deschler Avatar
July 21, 2014 at 10:09 PM
I feel so at peace after reading your beautiful words, Barbara. I love the breathtaking imagery in this, also! Very nice write! Congratulations on your well deserved win!
Nance Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 9:45 PM
What a pleasant place for poetry, by the sea, the relaxing waves, reads like a winner to me. Great job!
Mohn Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 7:27 PM
Congratulations Barbara, I thought this one would place when I first read it...thanks also for the comments on mine
A   Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 2:33 PM
nice win...PD
Gibson Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 8:57 AM
I love the feeling this poem invokes...the sea is so peaceful and restorative to me. I love to go there and just drink it in. Beautiful. Congratulations, Barbara.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 8:48 AM
I too am drawn to the sea, congratulations on your win.
Gorelick Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 7:08 AM
Nice to share a spot with you, you are one of my favorites..congrats. BG
Gorelick Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 7:20 AM
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Smith Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 6:50 AM
Love the mood of this one, Barbara.. Congrats on a great win! Hugs.. Arlene
Callus Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 6:32 AM
This is an excellent write, Barbara; lovely concluding stanza! Congrats on a deserved win. // paul
A. Sharma Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 12:56 AM
Beautiful write Barbara,, loved this one,, congrats on win!
Dietrich Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 11:37 PM
Barbara, I really loved this one. A few lines kind of ran together for me, or I'd have given it even a higher placement. What you wrote about is really inspiring! Congrats for your win.
Mohn Avatar
July 5, 2014 at 7:39 PM
Hi Barbara - I love your take on this Acrostic and the smooth mood you create...much more personal than mine...thanks for your comments also
Horne Avatar
July 5, 2014 at 4:12 PM
what an inspiring write, my friend - love it. Hope you're having a great weekend x
Allison Avatar
July 5, 2014 at 2:56 PM
wonderful acrostic I too take my notebook sit by the sea and hope to be inspired. hugs Jan xxx
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