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Song of the Sea

Sailing oceans on my clipper She was named the Song of the Sea I'm her only female skipper My name it is Rosie Marie I love to hear the songs of whales Sailing oceans on my clipper Folks gather for to hear my tales of a humpback known as Flipper I would hand feed him smoked kipper As he swam alongside my ship Sailing oceans on my clipper Singing was his bargaining chip Charmed and entranced by his whale song Crisscrossing oceans with Flipper Loving this humpback for so long Sailing oceans on my clipper Written 25th January 2020 Contest: Distant Refrains Sponsor Joseph May 4th Place Picture 3 8 syllables per line checked with: howmanysyllables.com Contest Strand No 670 Sponsor Brian Strand HONORABLE MENTION

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Jenish Somadas

Date: 2/16/2020 6:04:00 AM

Beautifully penned.. Congrats on your great win Ann..

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/16/2020 6:40:00 AM

Thank you so much Jenish for your beautiful comment and congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/15/2020 1:05:00 PM

Back with well deserved congrats, Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/16/2020 6:39:00 AM

Bless you dear Line, thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Joseph May

Date: 2/15/2020 12:46:00 PM

Very nicely penned Ann, Congrats on your win..

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/15/2020 12:48:00 PM

Thank you very much Joseph I appreciate your placment in your contest and thank you too for sponsoring and judging. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/13/2020 7:50:00 PM

Fabulous imagery, Ann. Love it.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/15/2020 12:49:00 PM

So glad you love it Line! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/8/2020 1:56:00 PM

Congratulations for your win Ann :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/8/2020 3:57:00 PM

Thank you Heidi for your congratulations. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 1/29/2020 6:09:00 AM

Such a lovely piece Ann, a delightful read indeed! Blessings, Gordon

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/30/2020 3:53:00 AM

Thahk you so much Gorden, such lovely and encouraging comments dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Silent One

Date: 1/26/2020 2:56:00 PM

What a lovely poem...it flows like a boat on water....

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/26/2020 4:24:00 PM

Wow, so glad you liked it SO, I adore the sea so would be quite happy to wander the oceans... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/25/2020 12:37:00 PM

What a charming poem, Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/25/2020 5:23:00 PM

Thank you dear Line for your lovely comment. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/25/2020 10:32:00 AM

I really enjoyed the ride on Song of the Sea--your poem flows like a song sailing oceans on your clipper. I know these rhymes and syllables are hard to execute and you did it flawlessly, Ann. This should earn you a win at the TOP--and in the meantime I am saving it as my FAVE.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/25/2020 5:22:00 PM

Gosh Vijay, I am honoured that you have faved my poem - thank you my friend. Beside the sea is my favourite place to be and I am truly lucky to live here, where each day I can walk and enjoy her many different moods.. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/25/2020 10:32:00 AM

Loved your imagery Ann, you're so lucky to live by the coast, its what I wanted to do but ended up in the country, agh well at least I'm out of the city lol. Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/25/2020 5:16:00 PM

Yes I have always been drawn to the sea - the Piscean in me no doubt. If I am away too long I feel the sea calling me and cannot wait to return. Thanks for your visit Tom. With kindest thoughts Ann xx