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Portrait Of A Wave

Waves shape the sound of soaring sea
Ride the tides of what ought to be
Layer on layer out of reach
Breaking breakers bound on our beach
Stirring swirls make clear waters curl
Rolling rumblings leap to unfurl
Watery spritz that twist then sway
As bubbled foam pulls back away

Each wave differing grasping high
Trying to touch the spacious sky
Dreams drenched in schemes form a swell
A place where long lost droplets dwell
While watching waves we hear their call
Musing their constant rise and fall
This seen so many times before
Yet one yearns to see still once more



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Colored Pencil Illustration by G.Gaul
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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August 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Another superb Greg Gaul poem and brilliant illustration to accompany it. You've captured the essence of the sea to the point that I can hear those waves ebbing and flowing. "..Watery spritz that twist then sway As bubbled foam pulls back away.." Yes!! That!! :) Cheers - Gary
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August 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I most welcome your visits Gary and your insights. Thank you.
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