Rhoda Tripp Poet Rhyme

Seashell Memories - a Constanza

Conches scattered in shifting sands,
Ocean's painted art from high tide,
Caring not of past life inside.

Lovingly cupped in tiny hands,
A child of six years finds great joy.
Dirty hands bother not, this boy.

He lifts one to ear where he stands.
His bare toes dug in dampened silt,
Near sandcastle that he just built.

Dancing to sounds of seashell bands,
He squeals shear delight at the tune.
A sight that makes his mother swoon.

Ocean music, he understands.
He remembers time on Dad's ship.
Dancing stops and a tear does slip.

Conches scattered in shifting sands,
Lovingly cupped in tiny hands.
He lifts one to ear where he stands.
Dances to sounds of seashell bands.
Ocean music, he understands.



Written 11/25/17 for 
Craig Cornish/Constanza Contest.

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Winged Warrior December 1, 2017 at 9:54 PM A Constanza it is...well done my friend...best of luck...this contest is going to be a toughie...god bless....and welcome to the Soup Rhoda...do not worry about what people say or do...just have fun...^WW^ Rhoda Tripp December 1, 2017 at 10:16 PM Thank you. I've been reading other constanzas here and am blown away by the talent so I'm not holding my breath for a win in the contest. lol.

Barry Stebbings November 30, 2017 at 1:20 PM This is a beautifully painted picture, Rhoda, I hope it does well in the contest. // Barry Rhoda Tripp November 30, 2017 at 4:42 PM Thank you very much, Barry.

Edward Mccall November 28, 2017 at 9:20 AM What a beautiful poem Rhoda you should do well with this. Good luck in the contest. Rhoda Tripp November 28, 2017 at 12:40 PM Thanks, Edward. I've been entering many and hoping for just one, lol.

Paul Callus November 25, 2017 at 1:57 PM You have tackled this form with a capable pen, Rhoda! I like the subject matter and the way you presented it, especially the contrast between the first 3 stanzas and the final ones. Regards // paul Rhoda Tripp November 25, 2017 at 2:14 PM Thank you, Paul. I'm humbled by your kindness. It is my first ever Constanza. It's a challenging form, but fun to write.