Shapeless

much like me on a sleepless night
i hear the roar of this restless ocean
pounding like thoughts in my head
as the wind drives me back
one step for every two i take
beneath this blood red rise of morning

inimical are these waves
as they lash out against the rocks
unleashing a spray
like a breath in winter's air
exhaled

yet it falls
like a rake against sand
claiming anything in its path
pulling it in then spitting it out
only to build again
like a raged mind
dissilient 

i stand distanced
cowering on the sands
of time
awaiting its calm

June 24 2021

The Shape of water contest
Sponsored by Craig Cornish

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 9/13/2021 11:06:00 AM
dissillient- lovely word Sandra
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Date: 7/24/2021 5:25:00 PM
Dear Sandra, your imagery is breathtaking. I was swept up in the emotion and metaphorical finesse of your poem. Belated congrats for POTW honors and for your win in Craig's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 7/4/2021 5:15:00 AM
Congratulations Joseph on POTW. Excellent choice. Tom
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Date: 7/2/2021 12:56:00 PM
What a beautiful ocean poem! Congrats on poem of the week, and on your contest win!
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Date: 7/2/2021 12:41:00 AM
inimical are these waves Beautiful. Congratulations!
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Date: 6/30/2021 9:26:00 AM
Outstanding Sandra. A really great read. Cheers - Gary
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Date: 6/30/2021 8:14:00 AM
Congrats on POTW with this amazing write. I love it... again and am so glad to see you writing and posting here. Love to you and God bless you too, Gina
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Date: 6/29/2021 3:28:00 PM
Hey there my friend. Congrats on POTW and it seems won the contest too. Just goes to prove someone around here has very good taste in poetry. Happy to see you here Sandy.
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Date: 6/29/2021 10:52:00 AM
Back with congrats Sandy on poem of the week. Enjoy the spotlight.
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Date: 6/28/2021 8:30:00 AM
Back with congratulations on this POTW win. A "Beautiful" write. Enjoy this win with blessings and hugs.......................
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Date: 6/28/2021 6:20:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing your talent... with this as a proof. God bless you.
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Date: 6/27/2021 6:31:00 PM
Thoughts are like waves, pulling you in and then pushing you away. "the wind drives me back" Yes, it will, my dear friend. This is beautiful in so many amazing ways. Congratulations Sandra, on Poem of the Week. :) Brandy
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Date: 6/27/2021 1:07:00 PM
Back with congratulations on poem of the week, a well deserved honour… Belle
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Date: 6/27/2021 4:28:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words and visit! hugs
Date: 6/27/2021 12:29:00 PM
I just commented on this wonderful poem yesterday yet my comment is not here nor is it in my outbox. Very strange! I said I thought this poem was brilliant and I am so happy to see that it was honored with Poem of the week! Congratulations Sandra. Also Congratulations on your top win. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 6/27/2021 4:26:00 PM
Thank you my dear friend, i saw your comment yesterday but did not have time to comment on all the replies, i can't find it either and find that strange as well... glad you stopped by again and thank you for all of your kind words both yesterday and today... hope all is well in your corner of the world... hugs and blessings XoXo
Date: 6/27/2021 6:48:00 AM
Sandra, beautiful and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE WEEK, enjoy the honor, love _Constance
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Date: 6/27/2021 4:30:00 PM
Thank you so much Constance, my muse is coming back in little snippets, hope to make one of your contests very soon, hugs and blessings :)
Date: 6/27/2021 6:23:00 AM
My comments disappeared two times. Congratulations on Potw honour and win. Enjoy the honour and your day.
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Date: 6/27/2021 4:31:00 PM
I see one of your comments, but do recall seeing two the other day, someone else's reply vanished as well... thank you for the repeat visit and kind words! hugs and blessings
Date: 6/27/2021 1:16:00 AM
Back with congratulations Sandra, on POTW, enjoy the honour. Tom
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Date: 6/27/2021 4:32:00 PM
Thank you so much Tom...i had no idea until i got on and saw all these replies! Hugs and blessings!
Date: 6/26/2021 3:03:00 PM
Sandra, Came from curiousity of a contest blog., stayed for a wonderfully creative entry. Congratulations Sandra. Best wishes for you this week-end. -Richard
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Date: 6/27/2021 4:32:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words Richard, good to hear from you... hugs and blessings!
Date: 6/26/2021 2:22:00 PM
Well penned dear Sandra, every word well placed, congrats on your 1st place win :)
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Date: 6/27/2021 4:33:00 PM
Thank you so very much Mystic Rose... hugs and blessings
Date: 6/26/2021 11:06:00 AM
Back with congratulations on this win. A "Beautiful" write. Love It. Enjoy your win with blessings.......................
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Date: 6/27/2021 4:33:00 PM
Thank you so very much Paula... hugs and blessings
Date: 6/26/2021 10:52:00 AM
Back with congrats dear friend. I'm so glad this wonderful poem won the contest :) God bless you and Congrats to you, Love, Gina
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Date: 6/27/2021 4:34:00 PM
Thank you so much Gina for the visit and kind words... hugs and blessings!
Date: 6/26/2021 2:39:00 AM
Mind blowing, Sandra, congratulations :)
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Date: 6/27/2021 4:34:00 PM
Thank you so very much Jo... hugs
Date: 6/25/2021 8:37:00 PM
Brilliantly penned Sandra! Congrats on your top win!
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Date: 6/27/2021 4:35:00 PM
Thank you so much unseeking for your visit and kind words, hugs
Date: 6/25/2021 3:22:00 PM
Beautiful poetry Sandra, congratulations on your win… Belle
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Date: 6/27/2021 4:35:00 PM
Thank you again Belle , hugs and blessings
Date: 6/25/2021 2:14:00 PM
- A poem that deserved its top first place, congratulations Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/27/2021 4:36:00 PM
wow thank you Anne-Lise for you kind words, my muse has been hiding for several months... hope all is well with you .. hugs and blessings
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