Sunrise Over the Sea

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Caren's Couplet Contest ~ December 5, 2024

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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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/11/2024 4:44:00 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

Karen Jones

Date: 12/10/2024 12:21:00 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!

John Read

Date: 12/6/2024 9:58:00 AM

Hi Lin, you've certainly painted a stunning seascape with your Couplets, all the best in the contest. xx

Lin Lane
Date: 12/6/2024 10:02:00 AM

Thanks ever so much, John.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/5/2024 4:37:00 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!!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/6/2024 10:02:00 AM

You're welcome to walk the sands with me any time, Duke. Thank you.

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 12/5/2024 12:10:00 PM

very nice indeed/ yes, I totally agreed/ so well enjoyed read!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/6/2024 10:01:00 AM

Thanks a lot, AA.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/5/2024 10:21:00 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

Lin Lane
Date: 12/5/2024 10:29:00 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.