Miss Ocean's Dress

Miss Ocean wears her blue-green dress,
Sprinkled with tiny crystals beads
That sparkle in the morning sun.
She shakes her ruffled petticoats of white
And shows off for the passers-by.
She dances on the jetty rocks
With seaweed hair that streams behind
Before she dips her head again
And swims far out to greater depths
To play with dolphins, whales, and fish
And mermaids in their hidden lairs.
She sweeps the ocean floor and brings
Her treasures to the sandy shore,
A trove of scallops, slipper shells and
Mussels clinging tightly to the kelp.
Empty conch shells, pink and clean,
Pearly stones and worn green glass.
Miss Ocean wears her blue-green dress
Embroidered with tiny crystal beads.
They sparkle in the morning sun.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hankins Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 6:58 PM
Barbara, it was so refreshing and delightful to see your poem listed in the 100 Best Poems list. I was so proud because I have loved and respected your work so much. Congratulations!!!!
Peckham Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 7:31 PM
Thank you for your constant encouragement.
Wolf Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 7:04 PM
Sweet, sunny personification, Barbara. The ocean's the best show on H2O.
Peckham Avatar
August 19, 2021 at 5:08 AM
My favorite place on earth - near the ocean. Thanks for the compliment! I hope to get back there for a month in the fall!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 5:18 PM
Excellent imagism! Love to imagine Miss Ocean. BW ~ Mala
Peckham Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 5:03 PM
How lovely of you! Thank you so much.
Allison Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 4:56 PM
what wonderful; imagery and lovely personification, a joy to read, making it a fave:-) hugs Jan xx
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