Out of the Blue

Suddenly, silently, 
        in the depths of an azure ocean
	they appear from out of the blue,

Hearts beat faster 
        as we are surrounded and fear makes
	adrenalin course through our veins

As one, we watch them 
        glide gracefully around us, and
	 one can’t help but feel the

Reverence and wonder of 
        being among these menacing,
	 magnificent creatures, these

Killers of the seas; glorious
        natural predators, often vilified for their nature, 
                 and who to many, are misunderstood

Suddenly, silently, just as they came,
        they disappear back into the blue
	leaving nought, but a sense of loss.


For the In Search of the Human Mind contest - topic 'Awe'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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October 15, 2010 at 11:37 AM
JANETTE, Congratulations! On having your poem featured this week. A poem well deserved, keep the fascinating poetry coming" Nathan D."
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October 15, 2010 at 9:36 AM
GOOD MORNING! JANETTE, CoNGRATULATIoNS ON HAVING YOUR POEM FEATURED THIS WEEK*luv~SKAT"
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October 12, 2010 at 5:13 PM
Congrats Janette, on "Out of The Blue" being featured. Vince
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October 12, 2010 at 2:18 PM
Jannette, hello & Congratulations! On your awesome & well done poem being featured this week: ) have a nice one,..p.d.
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October 12, 2010 at 6:30 AM
Congrats on having your poem being featured on the Poetry Soup home page this week. Please keep your creative caps on, let your poetry pen keep painting your poetry pads with colors of creativity. Thanks for sharing this with us and have a wonderful week ahead. Love always, Adeleke
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October 11, 2010 at 5:43 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week Janette what a great way to have it seen. Love, Carol
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October 10, 2010 at 3:39 PM
Congrats Janette on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a nice one to share with us all my friend with luv.. hope u are well.. enjoyed your blog a while ago..luv..
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May 2, 2010 at 5:35 PM
congratulations Janette on your success with this "awe"some poem. great work....Margaret
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May 2, 2010 at 9:35 AM
This is really good. Congrats on your placement.
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May 2, 2010 at 8:55 AM
This story of sharks (I believe, could be barracuda or another viscious species) is absolutely awesome, Janette. Big congrats on taking second place. Well deserved. Really enjoyed your poem! Love, carolyn
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May 1, 2010 at 9:47 PM
Congrats janette on your 2nd place win in Constance's contest with your perfect poem for your assignment... enjoy your very special victory...luv.. from the "Sweetheart"
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April 9, 2010 at 9:08 AM
Janette, pretty awesome poem Girl. As Amy commented, your words have captured the shark in wonder > good luck in the contest >> James
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April 6, 2010 at 10:56 PM
Amazing write, I am especially exalted because you chose the shark as your theme for "awe". This was phenomenal.
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April 6, 2010 at 8:49 PM
Beutiful writing here, Janette. Good luck in the contest.
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April 5, 2010 at 11:42 PM
Thank you for your welcome blog comments today Janette.Rgds Brian
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April 5, 2010 at 9:01 PM
Oh, you lucky ducky. I wish I had been given this assignment. I can't get myself even going on mine yet. haha. Anyway, love this one. Andrea
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April 5, 2010 at 3:45 PM
yes perpetual eating machines! shiver...Light & Love
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April 5, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Enjoyed reading your poetry today Janette. Please continue to write and share with us. Love, Carol
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April 5, 2010 at 6:59 AM
Good search! Nicely done. P.D.
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