O, the Murmuring Waves

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I abandon my struggle, withdraw myself totally,
     into the bottomless abyssal waters of the ocean;
Floating, borne along the currents, alone and adrift,
               the never ending battle with life withers away.

                         O, the murmuring waves ~~

Crumbling, falling to fragments are my worries,
     I let myself free fall, plunge into the dark unknown;
A lone drifter, a wanderer, I waft into the deep blue abyss,
               no bonds hold me, no chains or bindings tether me.

                         O, the murmuring waves ~~

And in this vision, I surface the oceans cadence,
     I glisten with water droplets, long raven hair drenched;
Outstretching my hands to the brilliant, shining sun, I rise up,
            a beautiful bird gliding along with the undulating waves.

                        O, the murmuring waves ~~

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July 20, 2013

Poetry/Verse/0, the murmuring waves
Copyright Protected, ID 07-493-830-20
All Rights Reserved, 2013, Constance La France


End Of October Premiere Standard Contest
sponsor, Brian Strand, Judged 10/2013

Sixth Place
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Any Old Poem #6 Standard contest
sponsor, Skat, Judged 07/2013

First Place

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 11/18/2017 5:15:00 PM
Beautiful - a lovely write. Congrats on your well deserved win.
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Date: 11/6/2017 1:28:00 AM
This is wonderful, Constance, and a similar environment to what I chose for my entry ... though mine is rather dark and intimates suicide. I had a similar feeling in my spirit as this gives me. I think I like the hopeful conclusion of yours better, and I have to fav this - are we kindred spirits of sorts? We see the world much the same way, and I so relate to much of your work! Lovely and congrats on your win! :-) <3
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Date: 10/27/2017 4:39:00 PM
Deep and beautiful, Constance. Congratulations on your fine placement on this short list of winners. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 7/7/2015 6:51:00 PM
congratulations on your win a 7 hugs eve
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Date: 7/7/2015 2:29:00 PM
Broken, this is a nice and awesome poem... PD
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Date: 7/6/2015 10:36:00 PM
Awesome imagery BW,, A far beyond 7,, congrats on first place win!
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Date: 7/6/2015 9:58:00 PM
So pretty congrats!
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Date: 7/6/2015 9:31:00 PM
wow, BREATHTAKING ... an honor to have your poem in my contest. This contest was rather hard to judge, I did not feel the imagery in most poems, But, this one blew me away with top imagery. Thank you ever so much. :) Congratulations, thank you for supporting my contest. Love **SKAT**
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Date: 6/26/2015 8:25:00 AM
This poem previously won top 10 in a Giorgio contest but because he left poetry soup my win was erased, hopefully I will get it back now.
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Date: 7/28/2013 9:12:00 AM
Nicely written, Constance. Each verse washes over me just like the murmuring wave. Forlorn, hopeless and then reborn - beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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Date: 7/28/2013 12:52:00 AM
Biggest congratulations on your super win my dear friend, Constance. A great and excellent write indeed which I love and enjoy reading this afternoon. Thank you so much for sharing! Again, congratulations!!! love lots and big hugs, Leonora
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Date: 7/27/2013 9:15:00 PM
Very nice Constance. Congratulations on the win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 7/27/2013 5:09:00 PM
congrats on fine win Shadow x smiles
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Date: 7/27/2013 1:37:00 PM
Constance, congratulations with your surprising winning poem in 'Giorgio Veneto' contest. always~ LINDA
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Date: 7/27/2013 11:20:00 AM
The repeated line simply breathtaking!
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Date: 7/27/2013 9:16:00 AM
Great winning work...Congrats on being in the winning lineup...Sara
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Date: 7/26/2013 7:29:00 PM
Girl, I knew this was a winner when I realized the sea foam was breaking over my shoes... You sure can write.... Congratulations..... Jake
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Date: 7/26/2013 6:26:00 PM
Constance this is just beautiful. I can see why it placed a win. Congratulations! Warm Smiles, Connie
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Date: 7/20/2013 8:58:00 PM
Wow, this is a fascinating and glorious write my friend! I am very impressed with what you have done here! I truly loved reading this delightful poem this evening! What a magnificent piece, Great Work!!
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Date: 7/20/2013 8:33:00 PM
Beautiful images portrayed here, Constance! A lovely write! Love, Kim
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Date: 7/20/2013 6:57:00 PM
A stunning free falling poem of hope Constance.. xxx
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Date: 7/20/2013 3:22:00 PM
Just beautiful Constance! love,Deb
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