Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Just Staring Out To Sea

I stood upon the shore and stared
I stared far out to sea,
To where the horizon met the sky
In perfect symmetry.

The shore, it was desolate
A lonely place to be,
Seagulls called in plaintive cry
As though they pitied me.

Alone, I listened to the waves
As they lapped upon the sand,
How I wished that you were here
And we were hand in hand.

But you were taken from me
It was not our destiny,
So there I stood, on my own,
Just staring out to sea.





Entry for
YOUR CHOICE (3),any form,any theme Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand.
6/6/2019. Placed 3rd.

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Connie Marcum Wong June 8, 2019 at 2:30 AM The lonely sky and sea are a kind of poignant metaphor for the loss of love. Very moving Gary. Congratulations on your deserving win! : ) Gary Smith June 8, 2019 at 4:58 AM Thank you Connie. :)

Brenda Chiri June 7, 2019 at 9:06 PM Gary your writing is as always very impressive! Congrats on your well deserved win! Gary Smith June 8, 2019 at 4:57 AM Thank you Brenda. :)

Lindsay Laurie June 7, 2019 at 6:55 PM Hello Gary … full of meaning for the loss of a loved one. Sad but beautifully written - Lindsay Gary Smith June 7, 2019 at 7:50 PM Thank you Lindsay. :)

Charles Messina June 6, 2019 at 11:14 PM A Touching poem, Gary. Sometimes all we can do is stare, more often than not we don't even see what we are staring at. Great write my friend. Enjoyed. Gary Smith June 7, 2019 at 3:11 AM Thank you Charles. :)

Heidi Sands June 6, 2019 at 4:02 PM A beautiful poem that I can feel as I read it :) Gary Smith June 6, 2019 at 4:22 PM Thank you Heidi. :)