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Caren's Couplet Contest ~ December 5, 2024

Sunrise Over the Sea

Morning sunrise breathed light in filagree
burnishing colorful waves across the sea

It delicately wove golden threads of lace
in dawn's sky while it warmed my face

I smiled at the sea's luminous shimmers
as it moved in rhythmic dappled glimmers

The sun's brilliant shades of topaz and maize
seemed to set the sea aflame in a fiery blaze

I watched my footsteps stolen from the sand
by frothy fingers smuggled as contraband 

A flock arrived; their squawks heard as a cheer
The avian's call to breakfast I could plainly hear

Seagulls sang together in a raucous symphony
as dawn in glorious beauty, revealed her litany

They kept watch for light appearing in the East
as the signal it was time for the day's first feast

It was such a wondrous morning upon the cape
as sunlight artfully painted a stunning seascape
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Andresen Avatar
December 11, 2024 at 4:44 AM
- I see the sunset by the sea ... it's impressive every time ... a lovely poem, Lin :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
Jones Avatar
December 10, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Lin this was a pleasure to read like a mental vacation! The fifth stanza was my favorite because it was sheer genius! So appreciate you entering my contest! Congrats on your placement!
Read Avatar
December 6, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Hi Lin, you've certainly painted a stunning seascape with your Couplets, all the best in the contest. xx
Lane Avatar
December 6, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Thanks ever so much, John.
Beaufort Avatar
December 5, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Lin, you took me to the shore at sunrise and for that I say many Tys. I can feel it and the fondness with which you describe the scene. Smiles!!
Lane Avatar
December 6, 2024 at 10:02 AM
You're welcome to walk the sands with me any time, Duke. Thank you.
Alhemaidy Avatar
December 5, 2024 at 12:10 PM
very nice indeed/ yes, I totally agreed/ so well enjoyed read!
Lane Avatar
December 6, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Thanks a lot, AA.
Cunningham Avatar
December 5, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Have seen some amazing sunrises, my favourite was when I was in the gym on a ship, I was on an exercise bike and toward the east a giant golden orb rose, I've never forgotten it. Your poem brought it all back. Tom
Lane Avatar
December 5, 2024 at 10:29 AM
I'm glad it brought back such a fine memory, Tom. Most people appreciate a sunset, but I've seen many of both while driving across the plains and sunsets have always been more spectacular to me. Thanks.
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