Sequence-To the Morrow

Highs
and lows,
come & go,
the tide ebbs ,then
flows
to
cover
yesterday's
footprints on the
shore-
now
no more,
the shadows
of forgotten
flaws,
gone,
self-doubt
left to die-
hope unleashed,flies
high

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 3/1/2023 8:55:00 AM
Lovely write full of imagery and feeling
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Date: 9/8/2020 7:47:00 AM
I am drawn to the ocean.
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Date: 4/8/2017 9:32:00 AM
I really enjoyed this piece. Very clever. Regards, John.
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Brian Strand
Date: 4/8/2017 11:16:00 AM
Thank you John for your kind words
Date: 5/31/2016 7:30:00 PM
I've enjoyed several of your poems but this is by far my favorite. You've captured the flow of the tide and the emotions it can unleash! Wonderfully written. Kathy
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/1/2016 6:49:00 AM
Thank you for your encouraging words rgds Brian
Date: 10/7/2009 1:32:00 AM
A MASTERPIECE!. TO MY FAVORITES LIST. Lainie
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Date: 10/6/2009 4:57:00 PM
Good gosh, Brian...I have just started reading your stuff...2537 and counting...think I'm gonna' learn a lot from you!! - Tim
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Date: 10/5/2009 1:36:00 PM
This is a brilliant piece of poetry. Congratulations: Déirdre
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Date: 10/5/2009 12:53:00 PM
As Robin has said, there is wisdom in this metaphor...a lovely sequence poem! Enjoyed this one. Oh yes...in today's mail I received your book, "Retrospectives", it finally arrived!! Already, I have sat and began enjoying each entry, one by one. There is much to digest, learn from, and I thank you so much for sharing these writings with us. So much to learn! Thank you!! ~ Carrie
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Date: 10/5/2009 12:11:00 PM
This is such a wonderful, flowing sequence, Brian! Lovely imagery and your wise words blend together so beautifully. Thank you for your thoughtful comments! Love, Robin
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Date: 10/5/2009 8:37:00 AM
Brian I'm going to have to put this into my favorites. It's one meaningful poem. Thanks for sharing. Love Light Truth Patty
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Date: 10/5/2009 8:23:00 AM
This is one of your best Brian. Keep writing. Sara
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