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Stormy Seas

Occasionally the weather forecast can be of help: by poet

Does the sky and the sea have a mind of their own?
It was a tranquil day.  I started the motor
Of my boat and headed out in the bay.

Suddenly all changed.
Sky became overcast and heavy.
The sea became restless. 
Gulls squawked above me in derision.
My heart felt sick.

Waves pounded my fragile boat.
Would it take long to reach a haven?
I pointed my boat toward the bay.
At least, the motor worked.

Alas I was no great sailor.
The waves were against me.
I found myself in the sea.
Good thing I was a strong swimmer,
And the beach was very nearby.

I dragged myself up but nearly fainted.
Emily came up with a bottle of water.
She knelt near me and lifted my face on her lap
And washed the sand away and made me drink.
The rain was now only a drizzle.

I sat up and looked at her face.
Her eyes glimmered. Her luscious lips half open.
Impulsively I kissed her hard, our lips burning.
Instantly  “The clouds parted like the pursed lips of desire".


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Date: 6/8/2025 12:15:00 PM
All’s well that ends well. Very scary, but a beautiful ending to your Free verse poem Victor. Congratulations on your win in the contest… Beryl
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Date: 6/8/2025 9:40:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Stormy Seas" write/story again. Have a blessed day with your win...................
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Date: 6/8/2025 6:11:00 AM
Back with hearty congratulations on your contest win with this nicely penned poem.
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Date: 6/7/2025 6:46:00 PM
Congrats on your win Victor, Nicely penned
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Date: 6/1/2025 4:23:00 PM
Victor, a captivating poem with a romantic ending. Well penned. -hugs
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Date: 5/31/2025 8:15:00 AM
Amazing how desire can part waters, fire and oh the heart too Victor, a perfect fantasy, or is it ?
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Date: 5/31/2025 8:04:00 AM
After going through all of that, a Kiss was mandatory. Who needs water? A real love story!
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Date: 5/31/2025 6:45:00 AM
wonderful poem, the allegory works still the ending, enjoyed
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Date: 5/31/2025 2:00:00 AM
I love the way you went from stormy seas to passion at the end of the poem, I do enjoy your romantic writes as i struggle to write them I find humour easier:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 5/30/2025 2:38:00 PM
Whoa!! Scary, then romantic and quite a story in poetic form. I enjoyed reading it today. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara K
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Date: 5/30/2025 1:42:00 PM
- A wonderful story, Victor :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Date: 5/30/2025 12:33:00 PM
Ooh la la. That last line really inspired a passionate ending on this one
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Date: 5/30/2025 12:22:00 PM
Victor, I loved your story from its traumatic beginning, to the tranquil, happy ending. Best of luck in the contest. :)
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Date: 5/30/2025 11:33:00 AM
Fantastic story, Victor. And the beautiful pictures kept my attention from the first tumultuous wave to the calm beach. You are an incredibly gifted poet.
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Date: 5/30/2025 11:30:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Stormy Seas" write/story. Great Ending and Pictures. "Good Luck" We both did this contest. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away.........
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Date: 5/30/2025 9:47:00 AM
Ooh…sooo good!
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Date: 5/30/2025 9:05:00 AM
You are such a romantic! A poet to the core. Wonderful story my friend. Held my interest from first violent splash to safe shore.
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