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