Rock Me

Rock me in your wild, wondrous ways
beneath the push and pull of sails
within the ebb and flow of the sea
through undulating swells and spray
as waves hammer the heeling hull
until the wayward wind dies away. 








6/9/2023

adventureboatseafree verse

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

August 8, 2023 at 7:15 PM

This is fantastic, Laura! It is in my faves.

Laura Leiser

August 8, 2023 at 9:44 PM

Thanks so much, Evelyn! I’m honored that you faved this! :)

John Gondolf

July 19, 2023 at 4:05 AM

So many wonderful metaphors can be found in the ocean and this one is beautiful. I enjoyed reading this, Laura. John

Laura Leiser

July 19, 2023 at 3:54 PM

Thank you, John! I love being at and on the ocean. So happy you enjoyed this this! :)

Oliver Mckeithan

July 4, 2023 at 12:43 PM

Well done Laura. In the short six lines I could feel the boat and the wind. I use to sail and your poem brought back good memories.

Gary Radice

July 1, 2023 at 5:15 AM

I've read several poems today at The Soup that refer to the sea and all have been great reads. This is no exception, Laura. Another great read and one that has an almost 3D feel to it. I've not articulated well what I mean but suffice to say I can feel the 'movement' in the poem. It's a very descriptive piece. Cheers - Gary

Laura Leiser

July 1, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Thanks, Gary, for your kind comments on my poem! We own a small sailboat and I was inside the hull resting and felt the inspiration while it was rocking back and forth! :)