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My Eternal Ocean

My sails are trimmed,  prepared for our adventure, 
I have gazed longingly at the surface of you
Beautiful beyond my comprehension 
Your rhythmic calmness relaxes me
I am hypnotized by your serenity
My desire is to discover the depths of you

My bow stretches to your horizon
Still I cannot experience all of you
I float innocently upon your waves
Refreshed by your cool waters
In an instant you change
Encompassing me, crashing against me
Yet I do not wish to escape 

My ocean, I trust you with my very soul
As I sink beneath your surface
I am wrapped in your eternal embrace
Colour surrounds me, my being is infused with your joy
The feeling of weightlessness, as we are joined
You are the beginning and completion of me
I was not formed to merely float along your shores.

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 7/19/2022 5:24:00 PM

It is like a surrender to love. Wonderful eternal and all encompassing. Loved it. SuZ

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/14/2021 1:49:00 PM

back admiring this one!!

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/9/2021 5:50:00 PM

Hello Richard ... a fine poem indeed. The ocean has many moods that even a boat must heed to - thank you Richard - Lindsay

James Marshall Goff

Date: 8/30/2021 11:17:00 PM

Yes, sublime!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/29/2021 7:44:00 PM

Your extended metaphor thrills me from head to toe! Has this received POTW or POTM yet?! It should, in my opinion. I'll call the algorithm for you and put in a good word, if you like... lol. FAVE for me, big-time. Thanks, Gershon

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 8/19/2021 1:26:00 AM

Just Awesome Richard... Great personification.. with many a poetic beauty woven so skillfully from a talented poet. One can interpret this in two ways... romantic as well as soul searching and spiritual.. God bless.. ~ Ani

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/16/2021 2:14:00 PM

Like Smita says. this is SO exquisite. gotta fave it.

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 8/16/2021 11:09:00 AM

What an exquisitely penned poem Richard!! I had to read it a couple times to get the hang of it. Will read it again.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/14/2021 6:58:00 AM

A wonderful powerful poem of a journey made but with spiritual consequences which you welcome and know you were finally part of - a weightless encompassing experience within the wide deep blue oceans. Such an epic write Richard, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/14/2021 2:08:00 AM

This evokes your love of the ocean, which mesmerises me too, great imagery, Richard:)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/14/2021 1:24:00 AM

Very romantic verse Richard, may your voyage be a long and happy one. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/12/2021 4:24:00 PM

So graceful and inspirational. You are a gifted writer. God bless you always, Love, Gina

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/13/2021 1:39:00 PM

Thanks so much Regina.

Eve Roper

Date: 8/11/2021 6:44:00 PM

Great imagery and feelings , Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2021 6:13:00 AM

Thanks Eve, hugs Rick.

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 8/10/2021 6:21:00 PM

Oh what a wonderful poem Richard! I absolutely love the ocean.Thank you for sharing this. A favourite for me. Cheers Anne :-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2021 6:12:00 AM

Thanks Anne. ;0)

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 8/10/2021 1:33:00 AM

The vastness, depth and unattainability of Nature and human nature so powerfully and meticulously rendered with the magic of your adept pen! A poetry that takes the reader to the profound dimensions of your imagination! So much enjoyed the read, Richard! And an immense pleasure to read you.. My deepest regards and blessings.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/10/2021 12:41:00 PM

Thanks Besma, your comments are always so uplifting.

Mike Gentile

Date: 8/9/2021 4:12:00 AM

You've portrayed a love affair which transcends the ocean and is applicable to any great love. A wonderful write !!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/9/2021 1:16:00 PM

Thanks Mike, what a great comment.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/9/2021 2:16:00 AM

Wow! Mesmerising. Lovely tribute poem...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/9/2021 1:16:00 PM

So nice to see you Eileen. Hugs Rick.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/8/2021 2:25:00 PM

Dear Richard, every since we swam in the amniotic fluid of our mother's womb, we grew to love the waters of life, the ocean is just a reminder. It contains a healing essence that brings us back to our wholesome self, each time we visit it. Thank you for this delightful poem Richard, keep well, I have sent you a message on your face book , :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/9/2021 1:17:00 PM

Thanks for the message Vienna. ;0)

Susan Woodrow

Date: 8/7/2021 8:22:00 PM

awesome write! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/8/2021 8:16:00 AM

Thanks Susan, hugs Rick.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/7/2021 7:48:00 PM

Wow! Richard. This poem is gripping. So well-done. And you wrapped it all up in three short stanzas. Genius! Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/8/2021 8:16:00 AM

You are good for my ego Milton, thanks my friend.

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/7/2021 5:30:00 PM

Well-written personification, Rich, your imagery is stunning and the symbolism is perfect. I like your last verses : You are the beginning and completion of me I was not formed to merely float along your shores.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/8/2021 8:17:00 AM

Thanks so much Lasaad, your comment brings ne a smile.