I Am Anaya Poet Rhyme

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2025 Poetry Marathon Mile 3   

Sponsor Mark Toney

Tenth Place

The Anchor

You were                   T
                      ^         h         ^
                        A       e        R
                          N            O
                               C   H 
                                  v

When reality was unmoored and adrift
When life’s harshest winds ripped a rift
When ominous clouds loomed overhead
When anger leashed gloom tinged red  

You were a ( ( (( VOICE )) ) ) of reason             

When kindness and healing was sparse 
When probable friendships were a farce
You gave me hope, you kept me grounded
When rebound of love’s alarms sounded

You are a        J
                   E W E     
                       L      of the sea

A whirling tsunami washed you ashore
A precious rock, I’d come to adore
Like colorful sea glass, I’m eased by you
A gem of a gift gallant and true  
A treasured heart about to unfurl                                 
I’m destined to be your pearl of a girl

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Line Gauthier November 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM Well crafted poem ~ beautiful. Congrats on your fine finish in Mark's Marathon, Anaya ~ well done

Mark Toney November 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM I Am Anaya, congratulations on earning an Honorable Mention in the 2025 Poetry Marathon’s FINAL Placement Contest—your poem stood out in a very competitive field of submissions. The poems of the 37 qualifiers can be accessed from my current "Finish Line" blog post. Time to take off those running shoes and give those feet a rest!

Paige Hind August 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM Just beautiful. Very lulling, very soft I Am Anaya August 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM TyPaige! Paige Hind August 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM ....and congrats, too!!

Susan Ashley August 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM Dear Anaya, your beautiful poem is a gem to be cherished! Your poetic artistry shines in your visual verse so full of vibrant emotion and imagery, so full of appreciation for the "voice of reason", for the "jewel of the sea" and for "a treasured heart about to unfurl". I adore the romantic spirit and the creative format of this splendid piece. Congratulations for your success in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan I Am Anaya August 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM I'm thrilled to make the team. I've seen you on the runway a few times, best of luck to you, Susan. I appreciate your encouragement and lovely review. August blessings!

Andrea Dietrich August 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM So sweet and creative. Belated congrats I Am Anaya August 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM Ty Andrea! xhugs

Robert Gorelick August 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM Ebb and flow with Passion and delicacy, Can feel the love wash up to shore, Anaya. An ode to remember. --Killick Gorelick I Am Anaya August 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM I'm thrilled you have read this anchor trib. and to receive your uplifting comment. Love the hilarity...Killick Gorelick! xhugs

Sam Kauffman August 7, 2025 at 11:37 AM Anaya, congratulations on your win! This is a "jewel" of gratitude for a caring voice that anchored you during this storm! Wonderfully crafted. Hopefully all of us can think of a compassionate "anchor" in our storms. Sending you blessings of summer joy! I Am Anaya August 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM I'm thrilled to receive your uplifting comment, accolades and blessings Sam, all are wonderful and really made my day! August blessings__Anaya

Speaks Volumes August 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM Anaya this is truly wonderful. A pleasure to read such a well crafted yet immensely heartfelt poem. Your talent overflows. I Am Anaya August 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM Hey Speaks, most grateful to you, Ty! See ya on the runway~ I'll be looking out for you.

Mark Toney August 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM Anaya, congratulations on your top 10 win on Mile 3 of my 2025 Poetry Marathon Contest. Your visual layout enhances the romantic imagery. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 4 has already started. I Am Anaya August 7, 2025 at 9:47 AM WOW! I am delighted to hear the encouraging news and with my placement. This is a most trekking contest, dear Mark and I'll be sure to run again! TyVm.

Jay Narain August 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM Poem blends mythic metaphor, personal longing, and gratitude into a compelling expression of emotional anchoring. Well penned dear Anaya. I Am Anaya August 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM I am grateful, Jay! Tyvm.

Rowena Velasco August 6, 2025 at 6:51 AM Such a beautifully layered tribute—your words float and crash like waves, with rhythm and tenderness. I love the unique formatting too; it visually mirrors the emotional grounding of an anchor and the sparkle of a jewel. “You are a jewel of the sea” and “a treasured heart about to unfurl” really hit home. A deeply touching and creative piece. I Am Anaya August 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM Rowena, I am very grateful to you, for such a lovely review. You tender and gentle way, has me tingling one can say~TyVm!

Eileen Manassian August 6, 2025 at 6:50 AM I really like the way you've formatted this and the content is beautiful. What a lovely tribute poem. Everyone needs such an anchor because life can be stormy. Thanks for sharing, and thank you for your visit to my page. I Am Anaya August 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM Eileen, precious soul, its a pleasure to see you. Y e s, Ty for your insight to making this a better place for all, and listening to what needs to be said out there in poetry land! ;D

Sotto Poet August 6, 2025 at 5:12 AM Dear Anaya, Your excellent poem conveys a profound sense of gratitude and admiration for a meaningful individual who provides love, hope, and strength in trying times. It emphasizes the magical potential of support and connection in conquering obstacles in life. I Am Anaya August 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM There are no words to express my truest feelings for a mentor and hem, I can go on and on. Trying times indeed, dearest Sotto Poet. Ty for sharing your thoughts with me. All my gratitude to you!

CayCay Godwin August 6, 2025 at 4:26 AM Oh, what a happy poem frolicking adventure this was, dipping and twirling thru beats of brevity lines inciting my own inner rhythm, making me delirious with lavish beat, beat, beat, beat words crisp and fast hitting, lilting and lifting me to rhyme heaven. I wanna stay here, it's so warm and I feel free. Poetry hugs ... CayCay I Am Anaya August 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM Inner visions are more than I could hope for in a poets interpretation. Beats and more beats are a phenomenal way of saying bravo, such as snapping fingers at a spoken word session. TyVM, my favorite poetess. Let the sunshine in! ;D

Anne Winter August 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM Dear Anaya,the imagery is breathtaking, and the emotions are palpable. The way you've woven together words to express gratitude, admiration, and love is truly beautiful. The line 'You gave me hope, you kept me grounded' resonates deeply, and the comparison to a precious jewel is a perfect metaphor. The poem exudes warmth, sincerity, and devotion, making it a lovely expression of appreciation and affection. Love, Anne I Am Anaya August 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM Anne, your sweet words encourage me, I am most grateful to you, and thrilled for the comment! Love, back to you, sweet Anne__Anaya

Abdullah Alhemaidy August 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM Very lovely read! The greatest and best anchor is The Supreme Being! Sweet poem indeed! Have a nice time lovely poetess :-) I Am Anaya August 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM Y e s! But He is the higher power. God bless.

Yann Rolland August 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM very impressive declaration, your words are a river for the heart, enjoyed I Am Anaya August 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM Thank you for the kind comment , tis beautiful, Yann.

Bill Baker August 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM Well-written, creative poetry, I am Anaya. Your use of shape in your Rhyme poem should take care of the whole AI thing, my friend. Good luck in the contest ... if a contest. :-) A poet friend in Texas, Bill I Am Anaya August 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM Bill , I appreciate it! Actually I did enter it in the marathon, no illustrations, ha , as for ai, i can only hold our breath. TyVm