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Written - 29th May 2024

B - Type of forms poetry contest - Sponsored by: Constance La France

"over the waters blue the night winds sigh, the breakers roar”...Lord Byron I love to be upon the sea When’er the tides are high For rough sea does not bother me Or thunder of the sky Of this maybe you wonder why It’s just the way I am Unafraid and so brave am I I’m Simple Sailor Sam. Sailing along I sing with glee Until the night is nigh A time to rest this busy bee To acquire earned shut eye How quickly time goes floating by I’m not a lonesome man As my adventures keep me spry I’m Simple Sailor Sam. There’s lots to explore o’er the sea Dolphins come to say Hi With acrobatics that cheer me As I am sailing by For scenery I have the sky A gift to an helmsman Such a jolly sea dog am I I’m Simple Sailor Sam. So my hearties please do not cry I do the best I can Roaming raging tempests am I I’m Simple Sailor Sam.

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Constance La France

Date: 6/25/2024 6:59:00 AM

Beryl, congratulations on your win in my contest, and love your poem, quote chosen, and image, Constance

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/25/2024 7:48:00 AM

Thank you Constance, without your contest there’d be no Simple Sailor Sam, I enjoyed the challenge very much… Beryl

Valsa George

Date: 6/23/2024 5:02:00 AM

I really liked your Simple Sailor Sam. This poem has a sweet flow. Brave Sam is a true sailor who enjoys every day of his life out in the sea, never afraid of the stormy weather. Well written dear Sam in a hilarious mood.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/23/2024 10:53:00 AM

Thank you Valsa, oh to be a sailor on the raging sea, wouldn’t do for me. Bless you, Beryl

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/11/2024 7:41:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this fun write again. Have a great/blessed day writing away..................

Tonye George

Date: 6/10/2024 11:42:00 AM

Congratulations Beryl on your win. Cheers.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/10/2024 12:04:00 PM

Thank you again Tonye, I’m thrilled with the win in Constance’s contest…Beryl

Crystol Woods

Date: 6/9/2024 4:34:00 PM

Wonderful flow! Love this!

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/9/2024 5:47:00 PM

Thank you Crystol, I appreciate that… Beryl

David Crandall

Date: 6/9/2024 2:08:00 PM

Yay - Simple Sailor Sam! Fun!

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/9/2024 5:46:00 PM

Thank you David, pleased you enjoyed the read and thought it fun… Beryl

Robert Gorelick

Date: 6/6/2024 12:12:00 PM

Love the rollicking spirit of your verse. A navy ship was my home for thirty-eight months. You have reminded me of the best times of my enlistment. Request permission to come aboard! All my best, Robert

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/6/2024 4:13:00 PM

Thank you Robert, you were on a navy ship for over three years, bless you and well done. Permission to come aboard granted, two sailors is better than one, what fun it’d be upon the raging sea… Beryl

Tonye George

Date: 6/2/2024 12:11:00 PM

Lovely time sailing Sam. A great piece Beryl. Cheers.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/5/2024 1:43:00 AM

Thank you Tonye for reading and commenting, appreciated… Beryl

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/1/2024 2:54:00 AM

This one reads like a good contender for the B contest. Way to go. I enjoyed reading about Simple Sam. Keep on writing. Sara K

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/5/2024 1:42:00 AM

Thank you so much Sara, glad you enjoyed the tale of the sea. Keep writing too… Beryl

I Am Anaya

Date: 5/31/2024 8:11:00 PM

Such beautiful rhythm and stride, Beryl. A Sea Shanty, The sea a sailor's dream you made come to life. I really enjoyed, my dear friend!

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/5/2024 1:40:00 AM

Dear Anaya, thank you, I’m pleased you enjoyed reading Sam’s song of the sea… Beryl

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/31/2024 2:25:00 AM

Lovely poem which should do well in the contest. Great rhyme and shows your love of the sea. Blessings.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/31/2024 2:56:00 AM

Thank you Victor, I do love the sea and its mystery. Blessings returned… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/30/2024 11:13:00 AM

What a fun "Simple Sailor Sam" read/write. Great Picture... Love It... "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have A Fun Day Writing Away..........

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/30/2024 5:40:00 PM

Thank you Paula, I have read your poem written in the same theme, have commented too, it’s great… Blessings, Beryl

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/30/2024 9:36:00 AM

Dear Beryl, your poem is full of delights with its rollicking rhythm and seafaring spirit. You transported me aboard Sam's ship, reveling in nature's wonders amidst the "raging tempests." Your playful rhymes and joyous refrain capture the unbound freedom of a life at sea. A rousing maritime adventure penned with a poet's heart - bravo, my hearty! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/30/2024 5:40:00 PM

Dear poetry pal Daniel, thank you for your wonderful review. Blessings returned to you, my hearty… Beryl