Symbolistic Seascape

From the depths of choppy waters,
Emerges the shell of man.
Draped in an aquatic robe,
Deliberately...making his stand.

With New York at his shoulders,
And the Big Apple by his side.
His robust presence emerged,
Creating...the evening tide.

The sun boldly illuminates,
The way for birds to fly.
As the world protrudes the heavens,
Through an M.C. Escher sky.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Bien Avatar
May 16, 2010 at 7:22 AM
very nice Raul! JB
Dillard Avatar
May 14, 2010 at 6:32 PM
This was a thorough description of the photo described in poetic manner. After reading this, I'm glad I didn't try. Congratulations, Raul. RAY
Haick Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Congratulations on you 2nd Place win, Raul! Enjoy your victory, my friend! Enjoyed your poem! I love NY!
Green Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 3:43 PM
I like the reference to Escher, nice quatrain.
Fraser Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 2:43 PM
Raul, many of us on the Soup call you the Haiku King. But there is much much more to this poet, and it is evident here in this fine piece. Many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest >> James
Sweetheart Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Congrats Raul on your winning poem in the Phoenix Rising contest with this amazing Quatrain in a perfect depiction of the photo presented .. enjoy another glorious win .. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Freeman Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Congratulations Raul on your take of the photo and 2nt place. Agape, Moses
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May 13, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Congratulations on your second place win with this great porm, John. Best wishes, Carolyn
Burton Avatar
May 10, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Hello, have you been I say that because we comment on eachother alot. I see you are still up to great poetry. Enjoyed it alot and have a great day.:)
Chircop Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Superb.... Excellent work.. Awesome..Charma
Byrne Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 7:32 PM
Neptune?
Kendrick Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Good luck in the contest with this one...Sounds like a winner..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
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May 9, 2010 at 8:38 AM
well done,..p.d
Sweetheart Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 7:57 AM
Perfect photo depiction Raul for Carolyn's contest... good luck .. feel this will place very high on the list... its quality is superb.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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