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Salute the Terns

Brisk beach winds spray Specks of sand in the air Perched in regal pose patiently A squadron of Royal Terns Take their posts in the Bird formation on whisking sands Orange beaks point in unison Cutting through flowing air Breezes bristling crown feathers Gently patting grey and white bodies As they waft while at Standing attention ready for Nature's orders Some think we're deigned to order nature Or is nature destined to order us Watching their orderly routines Beautiful designs so soothing When they take to the sky Something deep within us appreciates it And who knows why 4/11/2018

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Line Gauthier

Date: 6/5/2018 3:33:00 PM

It's unanimous - still a beauty. Back with more well deserved congrats.

Greg Gaul
Date: 6/5/2018 6:42:00 PM

Poetry is such a conundrum. One workshop I'm in tore this poem apart last visit. But it seems to do well, some others even like it. Go figure. Regardless, thanks for your support and kind words.

Susan Gentry

Date: 5/29/2018 7:57:00 PM

Here I am again. Congratulations on your win! :)

Greg Gaul
Date: 6/5/2018 6:47:00 PM

I use contests as an evaluation tool. Your comments do matter, winning on occasion helps balance the self critic in me. One workshop I'm in tore this poem apart. Go figure. Your support and kind words have real value to me. Thank you.

Susan Gentry

Date: 5/14/2018 11:34:00 AM

Congratulations on your #1 win! Lol again... this is truly a winner.

Greg Gaul
Date: 5/14/2018 5:05:00 PM

Thanks so much Susan for noticing. Your podium finish does not go without notice for me. All the poets love you and your work. No surprise, this piece has great feeling, simplicity and classic rhyme.

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/14/2018 11:32:00 AM

What lovely imagery and a total mood piece. Your feeling of being awestruck totally comes through. Congrats on your well deserved gold medal win, Greg.

Greg Gaul
Date: 5/14/2018 5:08:00 PM

With great appreciation Line, I know you were already familiar with this poem, I hesitated entering it. In an act of great integrity, you saw fit to recognize it once again. Thank you so much.

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/28/2018 6:13:00 AM

Back with another congratulations for another win. Your imagery is beautifully done. :)

Greg Gaul
Date: 4/28/2018 3:11:00 PM

Susan, this is really cool. Now I get to return "salute" you once again. Ain't it fun? Seriously though, thanks for your kind attention.

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/18/2018 12:55:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem.

Greg Gaul
Date: 4/18/2018 7:19:00 AM

Susan, your attention is most appreciated. Thank you.

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/15/2018 10:11:00 PM