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the sea beckons

the sea lures me
    as waves run 
         one after another

splashes over the silvery sand
    and moving shingles
          slow tide flows inwards
                holding me 
                      in its spell

 crabs are carried 
towards the deep salty sea

I stand mesmerised
      listening 
                  to its melodious thrill.
seagulls invite me

                 I just jump into the sea.

Placed 8

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/27/2025 8:13:00 PM Congrats on placing with this worthy one in Brian's contest Login to Reply

Paige Hind Date: 3/22/2025 12:42:00 PM Beautiful short poem - like "moving shingles" Login to Reply

Jerry Brotherton Date: 3/17/2025 5:28:00 PM I love the sea but give me the mountains anytime. A wonderful piece my friend. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/17/2025 2:39:00 PM Love this one, Victor. I love the sea too Login to Reply

CayCay Jennings Date: 3/17/2025 1:23:00 PM Seagulls only poop on me. This is Victor Buhagiar's best ink kicking in to gift us with a poetic gem. I enjoyed it much, and very much ... CayCay Login to Reply Victor Buhagiar Date: 3/17/2025 1:35:00 PM Put in black terns instead -))

Sotto Poet Date: 3/17/2025 10:56:00 AM Victor, Reading your exceptional poetry is equivalent to catching a deep breath of ocean breeze! The mesmerizing allure of the ocean is so vividly described here. Best for a win Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 3/17/2025 5:44:00 AM Victor, I hope you had a nice swim with this one that reads like a good contender to me. There is something about the sea, ocean or a lake that is soothing to the soul. Thanks for sharing. Sara K Login to Reply

Maria Williams Date: 3/17/2025 5:32:00 AM Dearest Victor,your poem is like a breath of fresh, salty air! The way the poet captures the sea's hypnotic pull is so immersive—it's easy to imagine being right there, feeling the waves and hearing the seagulls. The flow of your words mirrors the rhythm of the tide, It’s a perfect blend of calm and energy, making you want to dive right in...Hugs Login to Reply Maria Williams Date: 3/17/2025 5:33:00 AM Good luck in the contest and a fave

Heidi Sands Date: 3/17/2025 4:04:00 AM This is beautiful and peaceful. Nice to read. Have a nice day :) Login to Reply

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 3/16/2025 7:53:00 PM Your wonderfully wrought poem makes me yearn for the beach in summer, Victor! The picture is lovely, too. :) Login to Reply

Tania Kitchin Date: 3/16/2025 1:57:00 PM Victor, the sea is mesmerizing, nicely penned. Best of luck in the contest. -hugs Login to Reply

Mike Bayles Date: 3/16/2025 12:40:00 PM Great personification of the sea, and so much emotion. Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/16/2025 10:11:00 AM - The waves beckon... and the seagulls invite you ... lovely, Victor :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Login to Reply

Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/16/2025 7:36:00 AM Seeing nature and becoming part of it is exhilarating. I enjoyed reading it. Good luck. Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 3/16/2025 6:47:00 AM Wow... ! This is so beautiful. The charm of the sea and the music of its waves are so inviting. I too have a strong inclination to jump into the lashing waves. All the best in the contest, dear Victor! Login to Reply

Joe Dimino Date: 3/16/2025 5:42:00 AM What the heck! Never fear that dip...it is where we started our now legged journey...Love the sea! Swimmers in eternity! Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 3/16/2025 2:24:00 AM There's no better place to be Victor, it's such a tranquil place where you can indulge in deep thought. Tom Login to Reply