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Contest: Write twelve beautiful lines, sponsored by Constance La France.

The Lost Ocean Treasure

"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." — Jacques Cousteau

It was an early summer morning at the desolate beach
Seagulls soared over the water searching for crabs within reach
The waves gently crashed ashore and left ocean treasures to find,
sea glass, star fish, urchins and other ocean debris of some kind 

I sat on my beach blanket sipping the hot coffee I brought along
And sat in peace and enjoyed the peaceful solitude, it won’t last long
I saw something sparkling in the sand as it washed up in the salty foam
I decided to try to pick it up as I love bringing sea treasures home

It was a beautiful diamond ring in a setting with a carat heart stone
I drove to the nearest store in hopes of finding out what may be known
As I entered, I saw a sad woman posting signs for any diamond rings found
I gave her ring back, she thanked me and I said the ocean can be profound
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Fowler Avatar
April 21, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Really enjoyed this one Tania. Congratulations! :)
Kitchin Avatar
April 21, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Linda, thank you.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write again. Have a blessed Easter day with your win.............
Kitchin Avatar
April 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Paula, thank you.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
What a wonderful write/story with a great picture. Love the ending. Wish I was walking your pretty beach. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a great/blessed day.......
Kitchin Avatar
April 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Paula, thank you.
Brotherton Avatar
April 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Such a wonderful poem. You have showed us that there are still people with good hearts left in the world. Hope remains alive. Good luck with the contest.
Kitchin Avatar
April 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Jerry, thank you.
Cunningham Avatar
April 19, 2025 at 7:08 AM
No better place to be Tania, reminded me of the time I lost my wedding ring on a beach in Kefalonia, went back 7 mths later and brought my metal detector and found it after an hour or so, I turned a few heads when I shouted hallelujah lol. Good luck in the contest.. Tom
Kitchin Avatar
April 19, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Tom, thank you. What an incredible story, so glad you found your ring 7 months later.
Lane Avatar
April 19, 2025 at 6:41 AM
You've written a great storyline, Tania. You and Tom are both to be commended for using this rhyming form. ;-)
Kitchin Avatar
April 19, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Lin, thank you.
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