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Landscape - the Shore

Oh mighty wind you taunt, neigh awaken while you boldly ride the vibrant surf beyond massive strikes upon the shore. A breath which is sweet, so soothing after each rudimentary crash of the tide announces your arrival to the shore. I feel you consider your entrance, a calling entangled with each approaching wave as aimless clues of life beyond the shore. I dare to question the purpose, your spirit casting a heavenly sigh defined only by Love's Eye who susurrates by the shore. But duty suggests my leave, as always I reach for one last tone as we yearn and vow to meet again near the shore. ........................................................... Form: Free Verse Written: 10/03/2016 Contest: Landscapes Poetry Sponsor: Kim Rodrigues Results: 3rd Place

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 6/30/2017 9:26:00 PM

Love the photo, too - reminds me of one of my mom's paintings that is on my wall! :-)

Jesse Day
Date: 8/22/2017 3:48:00 PM

Nice!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 6/30/2017 9:14:00 PM

The sea has at least as many moods as we humans do, and each is pure, unquestioned, and absolute ... you have painted that picture so wonderfully! I loved this - thanks for sharing and congrats, Jesse!!

Jesse Day
Date: 8/22/2017 3:45:00 PM

Thank you - an inspiring theme indeed! Jesse -

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/29/2017 8:06:00 PM

The crash and tones of the sea as only one can hear through a lovely canvas! Congrats on your win in my contest!

Jesse Day
Date: 8/22/2017 3:44:00 PM

Thank you for the placement - great contest theme! Jesse -

Joe Dimino

Date: 10/3/2016 8:29:00 AM

For sure, life is currents: Some friendly...some adverse...and some, simply some. Most important to their purpose--they keep everything moving. Excellent write!

Jesse Day
Date: 10/4/2016 5:58:00 PM

Thank you, Joe

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/2/2016 11:23:00 AM

That wayward wind plays as much a part in this poem as the shore does. Unseen yet greatly felt and a welcome delight or fear from deluge, the wind gets her due. This is wonderfully written Jesse. The only thing I would change the title. I love it! Can you tell I live where it's very windy? : ) 7

Jesse Day
Date: 10/4/2016 5:57:00 PM

Thank you for thoughts, Connie. I thought a long time about the title and a one factor that stood out to me is the division between heaven and earth - symbolically represented here as the shore. I will think again on the title - you did bring up valid points! Thanks again - Jesse

Susan Palli

Date: 10/2/2016 10:30:00 AM

Lovely, dreamy poem! I enjoyed it, thanks

Jesse Day
Date: 10/4/2016 5:52:00 PM

Thank you, Susan