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Oceanic Blues

How grand it is when blue sky meets the sea,
may sky and sand and water ever be,
reflected in this topsy-turvy lea.
Oh, let the stars fall down, and over we.

Will you meet me where the foam froths and roils,
where waves pound upon glistening soil,
and seagull's squawk in mismatched harmony;
oh, let the stars fall down, and over we.

Sea tossed, the dross shines upon the strand. 
Gemstones are born, where the sky meets the land.
meet me down by the rush of lulling sea;
oh, let the stars fall down, and over we.

Here we will lie for all eternity,
with life and death, and our love of the sea.

Scenic Point by Robert Butler
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Arowolo Avatar
October 6, 2011 at 6:39 PM
So touchy and romantic,Debbie.Congratulations on your well deserved win...You are the best....
Taylor Avatar
October 6, 2011 at 4:19 PM
Congrats on your win, Deb. Great job. luv Ralph
Sweetheart Avatar
October 5, 2011 at 4:35 PM
Congrats Debbie on a brilliant win with this exquisite entry and dynamic delightful poetry luv..
Johnson Avatar
October 5, 2011 at 4:09 PM
Congratulations on your lovely sonnet and win. Love, Joyce
Devonshire Avatar
October 5, 2011 at 3:52 PM
A magnificent sonnet, Deb, and I love the repeating line. You create quite a romantic mood here and you know I love to watch the sky meet the sea. Beautiful! Congratulations on your big win! Love, Carolyn
Maverick Avatar
October 5, 2011 at 2:49 PM
Good to read this Debbie and great to see your win today..
Brown Avatar
October 5, 2011 at 7:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand's "October-Your Choice" contest . Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 5:18 AM
Congratulations on your win Debbie in the contest. Love, Carol
Devonshire Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Let's plan to meet at this spot where the gulls are crying and the sea meets the sky. An awesome sonnet, Deb. This one heads to my favorites. Congratulations on your success in Francine's contest. Love, Carolyn
Onclaud Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 2:15 AM
this deserves more than an HM, debs... still, huggs to you for your splendid piece and win! :)
Sweetheart Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Congrats Debbie on your HM with this lovely imagery filled entry luv.. beautiful poetic art ..luv..enjoy special honor..
Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 7:11 PM
Deb, this is actually a lot like a kyrielle for the repeating end lines! Your meter has come so far since I first met you. I love the lyrical flow of this beauty. I think it is better than an HM. Luv, Andrea
Johnson Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 5:47 PM
A lovely sonnet Debbie. congratulations. Love, Joyce
Roberts Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 4:20 PM
lovely sonnet Debbie, congrats on your HM in the contest
Phookan Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 1:36 PM
Congrats Debbie on your fantastic win with this very beautiful and enchanting write. love, gautami
Richards Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 10:30 AM
How could one not love this beautiful poem.....? The rush of the ocean waves fill my ear. Love it!!
Smith Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 5:18 AM
this is going on my fav list. congrats
Guzzi Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 7:30 AM
How kind Russ, the ocean and sky are endlessly inspiring!
Sweetheart Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Congrats Debbie on your first place win with this exciting entry ..wow..wow..oh..
Guzzi Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 1:59 PM
Thank you Linda it just goes to show one often writes better from their own personal inspiration.
Horne Avatar
June 1, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Lovely imagery, Debbie. I've revised 'flint' and written another tanka, 'bridge' - could you have a look sometime and tell me if it's correct please? Thanks : )
Osita Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 4:19 AM
Beautifully penned with wonderful imagery.I really enjoyed reading it! huggs
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May 26, 2011 at 4:35 PM
Every line is magnificent but last one is sums up a beautiful poem. Anne
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May 25, 2011 at 7:12 AM
This is so beautiful, Debbie! A very inspirational piece. Love the imagery and the thoughts that accompany them. Wishing you and yours, the best! Mikki
Dietrich Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 8:58 PM
Deb,your meter has improved drastically since I met you over a year ago. I think your studying of new forms has really paid off for you. soupmail.
Long Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 4:01 PM
this was awesome I love thinking about the sky and ocean. have a great night cory
Brown Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 7:36 AM
Thank you for sharing your poetry with us today. It was a very interesting write. It was a pleasure to read your poetry today Debbie. Love, Carol
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