Jewels of the Ocean

Among the seagrass, slow they canter

Darling steeds of the sea,

Days spent anchored to a frond

Or currents shape their destiny.

Gentle creatures, captivating

Hypnotic in their motion.

Seahorses, they hold us rapt

Little jewels, of the ocean.









Entry for
SEAHORSES - Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Julia Ward.
24/4/20158
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 5/9/2018 12:44:00 AM
Well thought out, Gary. Well done for your poem doing so well in my contest.
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Date: 5/9/2018 4:44:00 PM
Thank you Julia :)
Date: 5/8/2018 11:05:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Gary, with this lovely poem.
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Gary Smith
Date: 5/9/2018 4:45:00 PM
Thank you Line :)
Date: 5/8/2018 10:17:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed.
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Gary Smith
Date: 5/9/2018 4:45:00 PM
Thanks Susan :)
Date: 5/8/2018 7:30:00 PM
Gary, congratulations on this wonderful write.. Hugs
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Gary Smith
Date: 5/9/2018 4:45:00 PM
Thank you Eve :)
Date: 4/28/2018 8:39:00 AM
You slow down the motion for us and give us hypnotic imagery! Well done, Gary!
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Date: 4/28/2018 10:44:00 AM
Thank you Kim :)
Date: 4/25/2018 5:02:00 PM
Sweet one Gary :)
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Date: 4/25/2018 5:16:00 PM
Thank you Heidi :)
Date: 4/25/2018 12:22:00 PM
You've written such a light-hearted piece Gary. Enjoyed this :)
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Date: 4/25/2018 2:15:00 PM
Thank you F.J. :)
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