Joanna Daniel Poet Monchielle Stanza

Moods of the Sea

"I have seen the Sea when it is stormy and wild; when it is calm and serene; when it is dark and moody, and in all its moods, I see myself."
                                                            - Martin Buxbaum

The sea rolls on and on
    Serene and majestic
Water kissing my feet
    Gentle waves lap the shore
Enjoying ocean treat

    The sea rolls on and on
Boisterous, it devours
    Stay away from the shore
Warning signs all over
    Escaping ocean roar

The sea rolls on and on
    It drowns the shining sun
And throws the seashells out
    The deep draws me closer
What a great place to scout!

    The sea rolls on and on
I can identify
    Sometimes I am at peace
Other times I am mad
    Like the ocean, my moods
They swing from sad to glad…



10th March 2022


Theme: Ocean/Sea

For Constance La France's "Form M - Monchielle - New" contest

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Constance La France April 17, 2022 at 3:34 PM Jo, congratulations on your win in my Monchielle contest with your beautiful poem and I love your quote ~ Constance

Ann Foster April 17, 2022 at 9:01 AM I too feel the waters as I read your words... Well done. Emotions ebbing and flowing... all around. Ann

Len Gasun April 16, 2022 at 10:48 PM Splendid poem with beautiful imagery! Congratulations on your shining win and superb write my dear friend Jo. Thank you so much for sharing! A Blessed Easter!

Kim Rodrigues April 16, 2022 at 5:47 PM The sea rolls on and on…Congratulations!

Sara Kendrick April 16, 2022 at 4:23 PM Congrats on your winning work. Way to go. Sara

Paula Goldsmith April 15, 2022 at 9:40 AM Congratulations on your win. I love the sea and this write. Love your line, "The sea rolls on and on." It sure does. Have a Great/Blessed Day and Blessed Easter..............

Terry Miller April 15, 2022 at 12:43 AM Congratulations on a well-deserved win.

Unseeking Seeker April 14, 2022 at 9:44 PM Superb write, Jo! Congrats on your win

Christuraj Alex April 14, 2022 at 8:35 PM "The sea rolls on and on" - One can feel everything in it. Beautiful painting in words. Congratulations!

Joseph May April 14, 2022 at 7:38 PM The ocean has many moods, Congrats on your win Jo

Alexis Y. April 12, 2022 at 2:04 PM WoW! Jo, What a well executed entry for the contest. Good comparison of the mighty sea and the moods of people. Best wishes in the contest. Well done. Have a nice day:-) Alexis

Victor Buhagiar April 11, 2022 at 2:22 AM Well at least there is someone like me who suffers from moods. Great imagery. Calm seas are always exciting. Stay away from rough seas though they have their beauty.

Evelyn Judy Buehler April 10, 2022 at 3:57 PM A lovely poem on the moods of the mighty sea, both carefree and dark.Best wishes for the contest, with this splendid entry. Have a nice evening, Evelyn

Demetrios Trifiatis April 10, 2022 at 5:28 AM A marvelous poem, my dearest little sister. We ought never to forget that the sea, either serene or stormy, has the same depth! Be blessed!

Heidi Sands April 10, 2022 at 5:14 AM This is excellent Jo. I can feel the moods of the ocean and those within me. Smoothly written. I hope you have a nice day :)

Vijay Pandit April 10, 2022 at 5:07 AM Much enjoyed the rhythm of your poem and the moods of the sea you convey so expertly in this form. Well done, Jo. All the best.

Jeff Kyser April 10, 2022 at 4:54 AM very nice, a simple form, but allowing some pretty neat stuff to be expressed!

Valsa George April 10, 2022 at 4:44 AM How beautifully you have compared the changing moods of the sea with that of yours ! The quote you have chosen also is so very apt ! The erratic nature of the sea is so analogous with that of most of us. A beautiful entry for the contest ! Best of luck, dear friend....