Susan Woodrow Poet Ottava rima

Ocean Crystal

Of fathoms far below the surface of time
Crystalline white on the surf you roll ‘n slide
Enduring realms, onyx-deep, where pressures climb,
a glittering dust astride current ‘n tide
Navy lolls where you’re the star in sapphire’s prime
Close to shallows, on aquamarine you glide
Resplendent diamond sparkling on sunny seas
Your quartzy pinks salt a Himalayan breeze!

(9/9/2022)

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Beata Agustin October 4, 2022 at 4:21 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... delightful and delighting from the start 'til the end. God bless you. Susan Woodrow October 10, 2022 at 12:31 PM thank you :)

Sara Kendrick October 3, 2022 at 1:12 PM I thought about Himalayan pink salt that is sold in stores nowadays. Strange what a work can bring to mind. Way to go with this winner. Congratulations. Sara Susan Woodrow October 10, 2022 at 12:31 PM actually, that salt came to mind before I wrote this and so I included it - thank you :)

Linda Alice Fowler October 3, 2022 at 7:22 AM Congratulations on your win Susan! Linda Susan Woodrow October 10, 2022 at 12:30 PM thank you :)

Susan Ashley October 2, 2022 at 5:53 PM Dear Susan, numero uno, your artistry sparkles upon the poetic page like “a glittering dust astride current ‘n tide” - simply stunning! I adore your vivacious imagery and the way you play with words so beautifully. Congratulations for your excellent win in Milt’s contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan Susan Woodrow October 10, 2022 at 12:30 PM thank you Susan...congrats on your number one spot.. :)

Janice Canerdy October 2, 2022 at 11:24 AM Lovely poem, Susan. CONGRATS on your win. Janice Susan Woodrow October 10, 2022 at 12:28 PM thank you, Janice and Jenna :) Jenna Logan October 2, 2022 at 4:34 PM Congratulations on your winning entry, Susan.

L Milton Hankins October 2, 2022 at 10:19 AM Congratulations, Susan, on your high placement in my Ottava Rima contest. You tapped into one of my soft spots! I love the ocean, and, my, did you ever do it justice! Susan Woodrow October 10, 2022 at 12:29 PM thanks for the inspiration, Milt :)

Andrea Dietrich September 30, 2022 at 9:25 AM This is absolutely beautiful, Susan. Love the ocean and this poem really does it justice. Susan Woodrow September 30, 2022 at 10:30 AM Thank you Andrea :)

Panagiota Romios September 21, 2022 at 9:15 AM Oh, so you,too, are a Californian! Hurrah! Smiling is a hallmark of Californians! I go to other states, and miss those smiles. Such outstanding imagery, Susan! Hugs, Pangie xx Susan Woodrow September 21, 2022 at 10:09 AM Thank you Pangie Yea I’ve resided here since ‘96 and the state has grown on me though it’s so beautifully diverse that it isn’t hard to fall in love with all it has to offer, nature-wise :)

Laura Leiser September 10, 2022 at 2:05 PM Beautiful descriptions of the sea, Susan! So well written! Enjoyed this one! :) Susan Woodrow September 11, 2022 at 10:47 AM Thank you Laura Glad you enjoyed it :)

Jim Slaughter September 9, 2022 at 9:51 AM Love the opening line, Susan...and the ones that follow, as well. Susan Woodrow September 9, 2022 at 10:47 AM Glad to hear that Jim. Thank you :)

Gordon Mcconnell September 9, 2022 at 9:40 AM Hi Susan, yes we're very cooler than Sacramento, most!y in the mid teens c. With the odd shower too. I also love your fav singers too especial!y Linda Ronstadt, being one the great country trio with Dolly Patron and Emmylou Harris. I thought you loved in Fiji but obviously you are in California. Have a great day, Gordon Susan Woodrow September 9, 2022 at 10:46 AM Oh I forgot dolly parton!! Yes she too…i used to live in Fiji / got stuck there for 6 months when covid first started. I am not keen on flying anymore since Great day to you too :)

Gordon Mcconnell September 9, 2022 at 8:53 AM Lovely penning Susan, with nice rhyme and flow with great imagery too. Really enjoyed this one and so pleased to meet you with your lovely words on my piece on ONJ. Blessings from Scotland, Gordon Susan Woodrow September 9, 2022 at 9:02 AM Thank you Gordon…yea, i used to think she had the softest and loveliest feminine voice, together with diana ross, linda ronstadt, and sara brightman … hope Scotland is cooler than Sacramento We are going to be 109 today then dropping to 87 tomorrow after a too long heat wave:)