Sea Idyll

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In a world of conflict and scheming,
may I never awaken from dreaming
of someday being able to float
out -- out in my own little boat --
out on a moon-lit bay
where tropical waters play
and a cooling breeze drifts by.
The salt sea air would be bracing --
would set my weary heart racing --
there on that moon-bright bay.
Only gulls overhead, as they fly, and I,
would hear, from the sandy shore,
the palms as they rustle.  I sigh --
oh -- I never would ask for more
than to float on the nurturing sea --
only you, and the moon, there with me.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 5/11/2018 5:14:00 PM
A lovely rhythmical lullaby-like poem. A definite FAVE for me, Leo.
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Date: 5/23/2014 9:00:00 AM
Hi Leo, I loved this write~ Simply beautiful and touching. Thanks for sharing this with us, and congrats on being featured:~) Love and Peace, Deborah
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Date: 5/22/2014 11:51:00 AM
LEO, Congratulations, on having your poem featured on the Poetry Soup's home page. Hope you are enjoying the exposure. Hugs & Love ~SKAT~
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Date: 5/18/2014 11:55:00 PM
Enjoyed this, glad it was featured.
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Date: 2/20/2012 10:25:00 AM
There is a lazy and dreamy feel to this. A fine piece with good imagery. God Bless, JB
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