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The Ocean Song

"In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous." Aristotle I relax ~ listening ~ in tranquil state ~ to white crested waves ~ tumbling, rumbling, throbbing towards shore’s protruding rocks. ~ ~ With pulsating rhythmic caress ~ ~ ** they erode my few lingering doubts. ** ~ ~ The ocean song gently lulls me to sleep. ~ ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Etheree Poetry Contest Sponsored by Dear Heart Placed 2nd © 21st May 2020

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/13/2020 4:49:00 PM

A creative way to present the ocean. I enjoyed it, Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2020 10:56:00 AM

Thank you, Angela :) All the best // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 10/6/2020 12:18:00 PM

oh, this is beautiful, Paul - I felt I was listening to the sound of the sea too

Paul Callus
Date: 10/7/2020 5:49:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Jack...thank you. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/15/2020 5:17:00 PM

Sounds of the waves and the rain have such a soothing effect. This is lovely Paul. Congratulations on your win! xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 6/16/2020 8:16:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. So lovely of you to come visiting :) Warm regards // paul

Elaine George

Date: 6/12/2020 2:57:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, dear Paul. A beautiful Etheree. ~ Elaine

Paul Callus
Date: 6/13/2020 4:12:00 PM

Thank you dear Elaine. As always, a pleasure to have yo visiting. Warm regards // paul

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/31/2020 5:50:00 AM

A peaceful one...I've felt since a child...slowing washing away into the ocean...

Paul Callus
Date: 5/31/2020 4:10:00 PM

The ocean, in all kinds of moods still appeals to me and puts my mind at rest,Arturo. Thank you for your visit. Regards // paul

Quoth Theraven

Date: 5/29/2020 9:23:00 AM

Paul, Nice the eternal call of the ocean in this poem's song. -Richard

Paul Callus
Date: 5/31/2020 4:08:00 PM

Thank you, Richard. Hope you're keeping well. // paul

Constance La France

Date: 5/28/2020 10:41:00 AM

Paul, wonderfully penned and congratulations on your win in my contest _Constance

Paul Callus
Date: 5/28/2020 4:15:00 PM

Thank you, Constance. Your contests are not to be missed (though I am often guilty of that myself since time is never on my side!). Best regards // paul

Anil Deo

Date: 5/27/2020 11:36:00 AM

It does every time, Paul. Keep WRITE on Apostle of Meaningful Poetry

Paul Callus
Date: 5/27/2020 1:47:00 PM

Thank you, Anil. I am sure your poems contain more meaningful comments than mine! ~ Regards & Peace // paul

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/25/2020 2:00:00 PM

"White crested waves" and "ocean lulls me to sleep" soothing imagery! Congratulations on your win Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/25/2020 4:27:00 PM

Thank you, Aditi. Both comments and congrats are appreciated. Regards // paul

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 5/25/2020 10:49:00 AM

Paul Congrats! Great write! Perfect isosceles triangle too? Or is it equilateral!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/25/2020 4:49:00 PM

Probably it's an isosceles triangle, Krish :) Thank you for liking, and the congrats. Regards // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/25/2020 10:19:00 AM

This is a beautiful Etheree! So well written and peaceful :) Congratulations !

Paul Callus
Date: 5/25/2020 4:51:00 PM

Thank you for the complimentary remarks, Heidi :) Truly appreciated. Regards // paul

John Watt

Date: 5/24/2020 8:48:00 PM

So soothing to read this homage to nature's calming effect. Congratulations on your win ~ John

Paul Callus
Date: 5/25/2020 5:00:00 PM

Thank you, John. I truly enjoyed your winning entry, too. ~ Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/24/2020 6:59:00 PM

I love the sound of waves and the sound of rain to sleep to Paul. This is a great Etheree! Congratulations on having it awarded second place my friend. xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 5/25/2020 5:05:00 PM

Thank you for your welcome feedback and congrats, Connie. Take care, my friend. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 5/24/2020 4:54:00 PM

Nicely done, Paul , congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 5/24/2020 5:43:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. You too did very well with the same quote as mine! Hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/23/2020 9:43:00 AM

Such a beautiful rhythm to this poem Paul, we go down to Umhlanga rocks in Natal, becoming rather famous, and very popular - the flat is on the first floor, and when we open the balcony doors you can hear the rhythm of Africa's sea which is not tranquil but its pulsating splashing and crashing just before the waves reach the shore is hypnotic, I can understand how much you love the ocean - I love it too. Wonderful Etheree write best of luck in the contest Paul. Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/24/2020 4:42:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Jenny...thank you. I just had to check out Umhlanga Rocks, and I understand why you go there and what a delightful effect the place and ocean must have on you. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/22/2020 2:04:00 PM

You have created a beautiful sea of tranquility, Paul. I have fallen asleep on the beach listening to the waves many times. Sadly, I would usually wake up with a sun burn! Best of luck in the contest...it's good to see you're still here sharing your talent and inspiration. Have a blessed weekend :) xx Rhonda

Paul Callus
Date: 5/24/2020 4:44:00 AM

Thank you for a lovely pleasant visit, Rhonda. A pleasure to have you back posting and being active like old times:) May you too have a lovely weekend. Warm regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/22/2020 6:24:00 AM

Beautiful sights and sounds--enjoyed the rhythm of your ocean song. Lovely poem you wrote, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/24/2020 5:07:00 AM

So pleased you enjoyed it, Vijay...thank you. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/21/2020 9:20:00 PM

Theres nothing more relaxing than to listen the song of the ocean. Well written Paul Good luck in the contest. Tom

Paul Callus
Date: 5/24/2020 5:06:00 AM

Thank you, Tom. I'm lucky to be living very close to the seashore. Best regards // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/21/2020 6:10:00 PM

I love it, Paul. Fantastic. This is going to be quite a contest, don't you think. Best to a fine poet. Thank you for all your help. Panagiota xoxo

Paul Callus
Date: 5/24/2020 4:50:00 AM

Thank you for the generous comments, Panagiota; very kind of you:) To many, sharing and helping come naturally. Best regards // paul