The Beach - POTD

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The sun set peacefully
as I looked out towards
the distant red horizon
of the calm, oily sea.
 
A gentle breeze caressed me,
I stood on the edge of the beach
leaving imprints on the fine sand.
I loved this lonely beach,
the silence was broken softly 
by the azure wavelets
that brushed the edge of the sand.
 
So much beauty and wonder
despite the darkness
that, like an old fog, descended
upon that peaceful part of earth.
 
I looked towards the sky
dotted with billowy clouds
that raced below the twinkling stars.
I wondered if my angel was up above,
looking down on me,
guarding me from my earthly woes.
What could I do without
my heavenly being of love?
 
I felt immense tranquillity,
the beach shrouded in peace
far away from the noisy cities
to which I would have to return.
The stars appeared: the evening star,
was it that heralded
the birth of my Creator?
It mattered not, for I was safe.
He was taking care of me.
I knew I'd never be forlorn.
 
Those days have passed.
Now I'm back home
among cold concrete blocks.
Yet in my heart is peace
for I can still hear
the gentle lapping of the sea waves
on the peaceful beach
that is my own.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025



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Date: 2/23/2025 8:10:00 PM
Congrats on POTD! Gorgeous writing, indeed, and it was worthy of it.
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Date: 2/1/2025 12:18:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD. A lovely and serene poem written here V. We all want to be far away from noisy people and places and just chill with the birds of the air and the calmness of the waves.
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Date: 1/29/2025 7:55:00 PM
I see I've missed a lot in the last few week, but better late then never as they say, So congratulations on this beauty getting POTD dear Victor. All the best, love and hugs
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Date: 1/27/2025 3:30:00 AM
Peaceful picture perfectly penned:) congratulations on POTD:)
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Date: 1/24/2025 11:28:00 AM
Back with congrats on a well deserved POTD
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Date: 1/24/2025 5:41:00 AM
Congratulations for this beautiful POTD :)
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Date: 1/23/2025 10:15:00 PM
Back to your sweet poem once again to congratulate you on your well deserved POTD
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Date: 1/22/2025 10:54:00 AM
I always feel such serenity when i hear the waves and see the sun setting too, i really love the imagery youv painted throughout this creative and soulfully moving takr and the picture youv used here is so very fitting too for the poem! I see this is chosen as potd, worthy of all the accolades as always dear victor! I really loved this one! Fave it is! Sending you light today and always
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Date: 1/22/2025 12:10:00 AM
just a wonderful scenery, walking on the beach is a marvelous thing for the mind, thanks for the great inspiring poem dear victor
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Date: 1/20/2025 7:29:00 PM
Waves have a way of bringing peace, simply holding a heart within its calm. This beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Congratulations Victor, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 1/20/2025 4:39:00 PM
Big Congratulations Victor. Love this Poetry of yours relaxing and enjoying the pleasantries of the beach. You had the reader there enjoying all you wrote, resonating with the reader my friend. Congratulations for receiving such a high Honor of POTD. Hope you are doing well...
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Date: 1/20/2025 4:03:00 PM
Congrats on POTD! GREAT! :)
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Date: 1/20/2025 2:43:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD, dear Victor. :)
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Date: 1/20/2025 10:40:00 AM
Lovely and POTD worthy indeed. :o))
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Date: 1/20/2025 10:09:00 AM
Lovely inspiring right. Yes, we all have guardian angels or guides -- we only think that we are alone at times...but heaven never forsakes us. Blessed read. Congratulations.
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Date: 1/20/2025 10:07:00 AM
Congratulations Victor on a well deserved POTD.
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Date: 1/20/2025 8:35:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD, my friend. He always takes care of us. Hugs Eve
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Date: 1/20/2025 7:46:00 AM
Big congrats on POTD, Victor!
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Date: 1/20/2025 7:19:00 AM
Nice to see you in the spotlight. Enjoy
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Date: 1/20/2025 5:42:00 AM
Your beautiful poem warmed me up on this frigid frosty morning, I wish to linger here on your beach. Congratulations on POTD dear sweet vb! xomo
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Date: 1/20/2025 4:34:00 AM
Dear Victor, What a gift of serene beauty, like a deep breath for the soul. Such a great artistic painting of peace with words and showing us of the Creator’s abiding presence. Congratulations on POTD! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Date: 1/20/2025 3:35:00 AM
Victor, beautifully penned, a belated congratulations on POTD. -hugs
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Date: 1/20/2025 3:20:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win, Victor. A beautiful poem, my friend.
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Date: 1/20/2025 2:20:00 AM
A most beauteous nautical and romantic poem, Victor. Congratulations on POTD. Enjoy your special poetry day. Blessings ~
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Date: 1/20/2025 2:17:00 AM
- Congratulations, Victor :) - hugs
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