Phyllis Babcock Poet Free verse

Ocean Calm

As I gaze upon the ocean 
Blue reflects on the  water and in the sky
The horizon only distinguishable by it's hue
Standing upon a bluff on a cliff above the rough
I gaze upon the ocean with all it's power
Pushing waves hour after hour
The rock face gets battered and pounded
In a un-relentless, timeless beat
The water produces an awesome sound
Almost like a methodical beat
The surf rolls in, and rolls back out again
Foam forms around the surrounding stones
Seaweed floats , swaying  with the waves
Along the beach are deposits of shells and driftwood
Above the water line sand dunes form
Resembling a landscape like the moon
Moving with the ever blowing winds
As the tides roll out
Little holes form along the beach
Making a haven for the birds to eat
A feeding frenzy does erupt
Cleaning out the sandy floor
Before the waves arrive once more
I stand in breathless quite
Taking in the ocean's mystery depth.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Vince Suzadail Jr. February 27, 2011 at 2:01 PM AS a 30 year Naval Reservist, she still owns a piece of my heart. Vince

John Loving Iii December 6, 2010 at 10:06 PM funny the things we can see just by standing still. wonderful observations. John H Loving III

James Peranteau December 6, 2010 at 11:26 AM Phyllis, this is a wonderful write dear poet, I felt like I was standing on a pier watching this all go down ! much love, james

Andrea Dietrich December 4, 2010 at 2:17 PM 'very detailed description, Phy. It's as if you have studied the ocean and its ways for many years. I enjoyed this. Thanks for posting two new poems! Luv, Andrea

Andrea Dietrich December 4, 2010 at 2:17 PM Also really liked the reference to sand dunes like landscape of the moon!

Carolyn Devonshire December 4, 2010 at 11:41 AM Thanks for your comment, Phyllis. There's a football game on now being televised from Ohio and it is SNOWING like mad! Hope you can get out and enjoy your winter wonderland! Love, Carolyn

Carolyn Devonshire December 4, 2010 at 8:49 AM Phyllis, you took me back to the days when I owned an offshore fishing boat. Indeed, the horizon almost blended with the sky. (Some folks think this is one reason behind the disasters in the Bermuda Triangle.) Beautiful description of the seaweed, shells, and the little havens the tide makes for birds. We see a lot of this in Florida. A magnificent write and a fave for me. Oh, the memories. Love, Carolyn

Robert A. Dufresne December 3, 2010 at 8:55 PM it's mesmerizing isn't it, Phyllis? I watch it on the florida east coast all the time... Can't sit there and watch before work or I;ll never get there! nice poem..realistic

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 3, 2010 at 7:40 PM Wonderful imagery Phyllis in this beautifully written poem .. enjoy the ocean myself and especially enjoyed the vibrant description in this piece .. happy weekend with luv..