Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

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The Lure of Sailing

Out at sea, serene and soothing,
on a sheet of lapis lazuli,
a graceful forward motion,
kissing the coast line,
sailing at high speed,
skimming over the salty waters,
the breeze caressing my face,
filling the taut sails with power.

A short distance away
sunlit vistas, rugged rocks,
and white washed villas.
Afar a dolphin jumps out of the water,
above gracious gulls glide
foraging for food, the tasty sardines,
turtles paddle close, a rare sight.
I veer to evade a close companion,
a masterly maneuver,
a sense of elation,
beauty, peace and joy.
Let me live here forever
or at least until summer lasts.

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Lisa Ricci August 12, 2022 at 5:13 AM Victor Victor Victor. Beauty Peace Joy. What more can we ask for. Nothing because it is everything. Your work is marvelous and so calming with great imagery for the mind and eye not to mention the soul. Thank you for sharing. Blessings always (smile). Victor Buhagiar August 12, 2022 at 8:34 AM Thank you Lisa. Long time since we read each others poem. Blessins and hugs.

Delice Arleen Skelly August 10, 2022 at 3:17 AM Lovely ocean breezes blowing this poem along, so nice...Delice

Andrea Dietrich August 9, 2022 at 1:23 PM Serenity at its best.

Silpika Kalita August 9, 2022 at 11:37 AM Serene and aesthetic with superlative similes Victor... Silpika

Michael Tor August 9, 2022 at 4:22 AM Your imagery is splendid Victor the more I read the more I loved the ride you took me on in your sailboat. Love this one my friend. Your words were exciting putting there on that sailboat with you and experiencing the full effect of Sailing...

Anne-Lise Andresen August 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM - I see sailboats on the sea every day ... so nice to watch ... quietly they glide with the wind ... it is rare that we see dolphins here .... but, it happens occasionally - A beautiful write, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues August 8, 2022 at 9:35 AM Ooh…lovely imagery, gorgeous alliteration. My kind of place! Love it, Victor! Hugs ~ Kim

Tom Cunningham August 7, 2022 at 12:23 PM There's no better place to be than out on the ocean, your imagery paints a very tranquil scene Victor. Tom

Susan Lawrence August 7, 2022 at 8:34 AM I love this Victor ! Let me live here forever or at least until summer lasts ! I feel your joy and sense of elation in this poem . I am riding the blue waters with you feeling the briny air and hearing gulls while gazing at the beauty before us . How wonderful. Hugs, Susan :)

Joseph May August 7, 2022 at 6:23 AM Great imagery Victor, Very nicely penned

Connie Marcum Wong August 6, 2022 at 10:19 PM It sounds a bit like Greece with the white villas. This poem depicts a little bit of heaven on earth. Very beautiful my friend. Blessings xxoo

Unseeking Seeker August 6, 2022 at 8:41 PM I feel I’m right there, sailing with you!

Evelyn Judy Buehler August 6, 2022 at 10:51 AM 'Out at sea, serene and soothing, on a sheet of lapis lazuli' The poem's marvelous imagery describes an idyllic setting, which makes me long to be at sea. This is a fave for me. :)

Paulette Calasibetta August 6, 2022 at 8:47 AM Stunning imagery~a place that fills the dreams of dreamers with inspiration and awe. I love the serenity, the beauty, and natures’s grace. A wonderful write! :)Paulette

Eve Roper August 6, 2022 at 6:45 AM You've put me in a place of comfort feeling the breeze and smelling the waters around the sails. Lovely write. Many blessings my friend.

Vijay Pandit August 6, 2022 at 6:27 AM Exquisite imagery as always, Victor. Your poem brings forth the scenes for the reader to enjoy the beauty you convey.

Sotto Poet August 6, 2022 at 5:26 AM Wonderful, precious gem Victor; your creative writing perspective is delightful. Very clear and intriguing. An enjoyable time spent sailing on placid seas and taking in the sights of the breathtaking landscape.

Valsa George August 6, 2022 at 2:37 AM A joyful experience sailing over the tranquil waters, enjoying beautiful vistas. It must be so exciting. No body can withstand the lure of skimming over the placid aquamarine waters.... Sail on, dear friend !

Sara Kendrick August 6, 2022 at 2:26 AM Very descriptive and interesting. I have never been sailing but your work made it sound fun. Sara

Beryl Edmonds August 6, 2022 at 2:05 AM Sounds wonderful, the vision in your write is awesome, a gemstone… Belle (Hubby is now back home after a week in hospital, a traumatic first night but much more comfortable this morning.)