The Red Sea- Trois-Par- Huit

White eyed gulls Soar over crimson tides As masked butterflyfish swim below Flocks of migratory birds gather on its banks Providing a feast for Ospreys and Sparrow hawks Pharoah's chariots lay at its depths Ghostly souvenirs of The Red Sea
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Gibson Avatar
June 16, 2014 at 8:40 PM
Such a magnificent read...love the turn in the last three lines. Congratulations.
Kendrick Avatar
June 16, 2014 at 3:14 PM
I may copy and paste congrats but I have read your work and find it of exceptional quality. Sara
Guzzi Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 7:42 PM
Oh I love this one, I wish I could see it! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Devonshire Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 6:37 PM
A positively brilliant description of the Red Sea, Joseph! I have never seen butterflyfish, but would love to do so. You make this sea sound enchanted AND enchanting. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Johnson Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 2:40 PM
History lesson as well as beauty included here. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Sietesantos Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 12:39 PM
It is also beautifully vivid transporting me back to that time and place,,,excellent write! Congratulations on yet another well-deserved, great win, Joseph!
Mohn Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 10:33 AM
Love the history and imagery...congrats
A. Sharma Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 4:29 AM
Wow Joseph it's really wonderful ! Loved this one ,, congrats on huge win !
Callus Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 4:13 AM
Lovely imagery with a touch of ancient history! Congrats on a deserved win, Joseph! // paul
Mehta Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 1:19 AM
Fine choice of the water of the body and fine win. Congrats, Joseph
Dietrich Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 12:42 AM
This was so nice, Joseph. I just loved the description of the Red Sea. Great ending on it. congrats in my contest.
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June 10, 2014 at 9:52 PM
Joseph, i wonder if the chariots, haunts the sea... awesome verse. Linda
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 3:02 AM
the last triplet is a great memorial... :) :) I thought of MOses.. :) painted well here.. :D
Delaney Avatar
June 7, 2014 at 10:39 PM
wonderful picture and you really nailed this form. SuZ
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