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The Sea

THE SEA ======= I stood at the shore and tried to see the end, I knew it was of no use and no one ever saw it, Like the sea our life's end is unseen, Waves go up and down uncontrollably, so our lives face ups & downs beyond control. I stood on the beach and watched the moonlit sea, Oh! it is great to watch the calm waves sway, What a peaceful atmosphere it creates, When a man is calm and collected, peace engulfs, Happiness surrounds, great experience found. I left the beach thinking of the wonders of creation, Why the waves turn to tsunami and volcano, People are like sea, calm today, in turmoil tomorrow, No one can predict the volcano eruption and tsunami, How similar is the actions of man and the sea!!! Sent from my iPad

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Stanley Dorsey

Date: 2/9/2021 7:44:00 PM

Poet shows balance with his writing skill. The poem itself depicts times in life when balance is interrupted. The time when control becomes uncontrollable.

Gunadevi Rajaratnam
Date: 2/13/2021 5:32:00 AM

Thank you

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 2/9/2021 1:00:00 PM

This is beautiful and true!

Gunadevi Rajaratnam
Date: 2/13/2021 5:32:00 AM

Thank you

Carol Louise Moon

Date: 2/9/2021 10:53:00 AM

Gunadevi, I really, really like this poem. Very insightful and creative. The theme, people are like the sea, is a well-developed theme here.

Gunadevi Rajaratnam
Date: 2/13/2021 5:33:00 AM

Thank you

Jean Murray

Date: 11/20/2015 6:16:00 PM

What a coincidence. Both your first poem and mine were called The Sea. I only write for fun. You have many years of reading behind you in the library, I am sure. I seldom read and cannot spell well. I love this poem.

Gunadevi Rajaratnam
Date: 11/20/2015 9:24:00 PM

Yes, it is a coincidence. I am not a great reader even after being a librarian for nearly 25 years. I started writing poems only after my retirement. I like to read poems. Thanks Jean. All the best. Gunadevi

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/31/2015 3:12:00 AM

- A great poem, Gunadevi ! - With smiles and joy I welcome you to P-Soup :) - Hope you will find this poem page interesting and post many more poems in the future - Have a great experience together here with us in "the poems world" - I wish you every success - // Anne-Lise :)

Gunadevi Rajaratnam
Date: 9/3/2015 12:20:00 PM

Thank you very much for your encouraging words. I appreciate it. Gunam

Skat A

Date: 8/30/2015 3:06:00 PM

Hi Gunadevi, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Gunadevi Rajaratnam
Date: 8/30/2015 11:50:00 PM

Hello Skat! Thanks for your response. I am Gunadevi Rajaratnam, from Sri Lanka. I am a retired Librarian. I started writing poems after my retirement. I am not a great writer but enjoy writing poems. Thanks again for your support Skat. Gunadevi

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/30/2015 12:19:00 PM

A beautiful Poem, Gunadevi, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Gunadevi Rajaratnam
Date: 8/30/2015 1:03:00 PM

Thank you for your encouraging words Linda. This is my first poem to poetry soup. I appreciate your support. Gunadevi