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Ten Thousand White Horses

I open up my eyes on this dark November morn Up bright and early at the very crack of dawn When the sun she ascends I am happy to admire As I dress in my warmest winter attire Then gently make my way down towards the sea For the sight of her waves always fills me with glee Hearing her voice so powerful and low Watching in reverence her ebb and her flow Holding my breath at waves twenty foot high When her band of white horses come galloping by The spray from their hooves refreshing my skin They are pounding towards me inviting me in So tempting are they on this November day Sheer beauty and power as her waves they do tower I am drawn to her side so majestic is she Her call loud and clear ~ though I must not adhere And watching in awe her sheer power I adore Frozen to the spot and completely mesmerised As ten thousand white horses gallop into the skies… Written 14th November 2020 Contest YOUR RHY-ME Sponsor Brian Strand FIRST PLACE

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/24/2020 7:34:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I also feel, "The spray from their hooves refreshing my skin." I love and miss the sea. I wish I lived near it. A beautiful write. Enjoy your win and day...............

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/25/2020 8:07:00 AM

Awww bless you dear Paula, yes I am indeed lucky to live so close to the sea ~ I never want to live anywhere else! Thank you so much for your congratulations my friend ~ with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jcb Brul

Date: 11/24/2020 3:22:00 AM

Adorable piece..Congratulations on your awesome win dear Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/24/2020 4:22:00 AM

Such lovely comments JCB ~ many thanks... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Constance La France

Date: 11/23/2020 9:32:00 AM

Ann, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest with this wonderful write _Constance

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/23/2020 3:52:00 PM

Thank you so much Constance for your lovely words ~ I always appreciate your visit and your encouraging comments - thank you... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/23/2020 9:30:00 AM

Beautiful metaphors Ann and, as Greg says, powerful stampeding images! So glad to know you didn't accept their invitation to "come in" rather staying on the shore. Your picture is a sensory feast. Congratulations on your first place win! Harvest blessings to you dear friend.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/23/2020 3:54:00 PM

Wow many thanks dear Sam for your comments are always so uplifting and enjoyable to read thank you so much for your support dear friend... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Greg Gaul

Date: 11/23/2020 8:48:00 AM

Ann, powerful and iconic imagery artfully drawn. Congratulations.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/23/2020 3:55:00 PM

Thank you very much Greg for your kind words which I really appreciate. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Peter Dome

Date: 11/15/2020 12:03:00 PM

With a title like that. I had to peek, and was not disappointed. What a great image. very well written and inspiring. Well done.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/15/2020 12:17:00 PM

How lovely to meet you Peter and so glad you took a peek... and thank you so much for your lovely comments and for taking the time to visit. I really appreciate it. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Silent One

Date: 11/15/2020 5:12:00 AM

Even in darkness, there is light and there is hope... we can find beautiful things, when we are surrounded by ugliness.. Loved your poem Ann...

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/15/2020 12:15:00 PM

Yes SO your wonderful words of wisdom always help to calm my soul ~ thank you my friend. So pleased you loved my poem... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/15/2020 2:51:00 AM

Even stormy seas have their beauty. A brilliant write Ann. Well done. ~~

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/15/2020 12:13:00 PM

Yes Victor for the last two days the high tides have been incredible to watch, despite the very strong winds and showers today, I really felt so good after walking and watching her band of white horses galloping by,,, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/14/2020 7:07:00 PM

This metaphoric write brought the pounding of an ocean quickly into my ears. Bravo!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/15/2020 12:10:00 PM

I was down at the beach again today and the waves were even higher ~ they certainly invigorate my mood I felt so uplifted on my return. Hope your Sunday was a good one too Caren. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/14/2020 4:48:00 PM

Powerful indeed! The pounding of my heart!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/14/2020 5:56:00 PM

Thank you so much Kim for your comments my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Pam Deremer

Date: 11/14/2020 3:53:00 PM

Thank you for sharing.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/14/2020 4:27:00 PM

You are so welcome Pam and thank you for visiting. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

John Hamilton

Date: 11/14/2020 3:39:00 PM

Great imagery Ann you transported me to the scene, I can imagine the beauty!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/14/2020 3:43:00 PM

Thank you so much John ~ so happy to have shared this experience with you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/14/2020 3:34:00 PM

Love the imagery in your verse Ann, always awesome to see a stormy sea and those breathtaking waves. Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/14/2020 3:42:00 PM

wow Tom it was truly awesome to see I could not take my eyes off her and the sounds were deafening. It certainly took away any negativity with its sheer power. Have a good Sunday my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison

Date: 11/14/2020 3:29:00 PM

what incredible description Ann, I love to see the sea in all her glory in fact I've been watching huge stormy seas tonight and lots of galloping white horses:-) hugs jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/14/2020 3:31:00 PM

yes it was a spectacular show this morning with many people trying to capture those massive waves, but hopefully I have captured it in my poem. Thanks for your comments dear Jan. Hope your Sunday goes well. With kindest thoughts Ann xx