Ocean Dreams

The roar of the ocean arouses me from sleep.
I blink my eyes open, squinting at the brightness of the new day.
I start to rise to my feet 
And I can feel every grain of sand 
That has found its way into every crevice of my body.
As I adjust my eyes to the light,
I take in my surroundings. 
Though I have been here many times before,
I am still in awe at the beauty that surrounds me.
Ahead of me, miles and miles of sparkling blue ocean.
To either side of me, golden sand that seems to go on forever. 
Behind me, the city of malibu rushes by,
Unable to stop and take in what they no longer see.
A smile comes to my lips at the thought of this,
As I rush into the water, white waves crashing all around me,
The cold hitting me like millions of needles coming at me in all directions.
I let the ocean take me in,
I love the feel of it tossing me all around, 
Not knowing which way is up. 
When I get back to the shore,
I lay back down and let the sun lull me back to sleep
While the sound of the ocean sings me a lullaby.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 4/13/2009 12:47:00 AM
Your poem took me to the ocean this morning. Even the scent of the salty air was experienced as I read your poem. Very enjoyable. Dane
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Date: 6/13/2008 2:28:00 PM
So beautiful and refreshing! Congratulations Ashley on your well deserved win in Kristin's contest! Love, Shar
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Date: 6/13/2008 7:26:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Kristin's contest Ashley. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/12/2008 6:42:00 PM
Nice use of imagery to forward your thoughts in this poem. Congratulations on having it chosen as one of the Celebrating Nature contest winners. Keep on writing! Karen
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Date: 6/12/2008 4:50:00 PM
Congrats on winning in my nature contest - I loved this refreshing, summer, beach-side poem from someone who does not take its beauty for granted - my kinda girl! I felt like I was there, alone, on the beach, just how I like it! Awesome job! Love Kristin
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