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Memories of the Sea

Memories of the sea wash over me
on days when clouds are drifting cottony
above my head through placid azure sky.
Such images flit like a butterfly
across my mind; I seize them gratefully!

They bring with them sweet thoughts of family
and times of which I now can testify
flowed out like tides to leave me by and by. .  .
                                                memories of the sea.

How young we were in days so summery!
Through waves we leapt, expending energy.
Sated, we lay sunning on the beach to dry,
till sunlight - like our youth - sank down to die.
But I will keep for an eternity
                                                 memories of the sea.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Grasso Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 11:48 AM
Memories of the Sea...I spent many of my young days on the beach at Point Breeze, on Lake Erie. Such happy memories. Beautifully expressed, Andrea. Congratulations! ...Fran
Rodrigues Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 9:04 PM
Memories of the sea - beautiful and haunting! Congrats, Andrea!
La France Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 7:42 PM
Andrea congratulations on your win in the contest with this beautifully penned poem ~
Haight Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 4:59 PM
Such lovely memories shared so well by the wonderful imagery you present with your words. Congratulations on your fine win on this short list of winners, Andrea. Hugs, Sandra
Selfa Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 12:13 PM
Congratulations Andrea! I am so proud of you. You have accomplished a lot. I look forward to seeing even more blessings come to you in the future. - Hans
A   Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 9:34 PM
HEY, Andrea, Congrats on your awesome win. I'm so behind here, the SEA theme is perfect. Love LINDA -
Fisher Avatar
January 20, 2016 at 8:46 PM
Wonderful descriptions of found memories that we all can relate to. Deserving of a win and congrats!
May Avatar
January 19, 2016 at 4:16 PM
Lovely write Andrea..love the last stanza..congrats on your win!
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 19, 2016 at 2:06 PM
Congratulations on your first place win withthis lovely poem drawn from fun memories.
Raha Avatar
January 19, 2016 at 8:01 AM
Congrats on your fine win, Andrea.
Kimathi Avatar
January 19, 2016 at 5:59 AM
Greetings Andrea. Congrats on your #1 placement in the contest! ;-)
Garg Avatar
January 19, 2016 at 5:33 AM
Really refreshing........ Thanks for sharing and congratulations on the big win........ Archana
A. Sharma Avatar
January 18, 2016 at 10:53 PM
Wow Andrea superb write n win.. big congrats!
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January 18, 2016 at 10:48 PM
Andrea, stopping by to enjoy this one once again. Congratulations on your Fine Sea win... Stop by my latest blog "This is HOW I FEEL" if you'd like. LOVE SKAT
Babcock Avatar
August 7, 2015 at 10:05 AM
Nicely written on days at the sea. love phyl
Dom Avatar
June 13, 2015 at 11:06 PM
I like those sandy pants and sea salted memories. Longer lines in this rondeau...best wishes!
Horne Avatar
June 3, 2015 at 5:43 AM
beautiful nostalgic write
Sietesantos Avatar
May 30, 2015 at 5:40 PM
A sure big winner in my books, Andrea, that fills me with nostalgia! The magnificent imagery fills the senses and I can smell the salt of the sea! Warmest regards. Pandita
Martin Avatar
May 21, 2015 at 4:48 PM
Beautiful memory! So well expressed!
O.J. Hunt Avatar
May 20, 2015 at 7:30 PM
Masterful Andrea, one can read this piece many times and notice a new twinkle in the lovely breakers! Faving this.... Keith;-)
Maverick Avatar
May 18, 2015 at 1:28 AM
A great memory of a write Andrea, & well done one its placement..'
Poet Avatar
May 17, 2015 at 3:33 AM
Beautiful Rondeau Andrea!Best wishes for the contest.I will do a pantoum later.First I want to write a verse for Nette's contest.
Vaso Avatar
May 16, 2015 at 9:01 PM
Simply beautiful!
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May 16, 2015 at 2:51 PM
Andrea, Congratulations on your Memory of the sea win. LUV LINDA
A  Avatar
May 16, 2015 at 10:25 AM
sweet win Andrea......skat
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