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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

Date: 6/8/2019 2:30:00 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
Date: 6/8/2019 4:58:00 AM

Thank you Connie. :)

Brenda Chiri

Date: 6/7/2019 9:06:00 PM

Gary your writing is as always very impressive! Congrats on your well deserved win!

Gary Smith
Date: 6/8/2019 4:57:00 AM

Thank you Brenda. :)

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/7/2019 6:55:00 PM

Hello Gary … full of meaning for the loss of a loved one. Sad but beautifully written - Lindsay

Gary Smith
Date: 6/7/2019 7:50:00 PM

Thank you Lindsay. :)

Charles Messina

Date: 6/6/2019 11:14:00 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
Date: 6/7/2019 3:11:00 AM

Thank you Charles. :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/6/2019 4:02:00 PM

A beautiful poem that I can feel as I read it :)

Gary Smith
Date: 6/6/2019 4:22:00 PM

Thank you Heidi. :)