The Sea Gulls Came Home Potd

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The horizon was brewing ominous clouds,
Dark as if they came out of hell.
The once azure sky became hazy
As the north wind chilly breezes
Puffed up more stratocumulus,
Rain-heavy clouds signified storms.

I rested against the balustrade
Of the promenade, looking down at the sea.
Waves upon waves dashed at the dark crags.
Seaspray washed my tired face.
Above the seagulls came to enjoy
The thunderstorm that would soon erupt
Above the small bay, now emptied of boats.

The seagulls were indeed a sight to see.
Only a hundred or so circled the inlet.
They plunged into the sea for food
Irrespective of where the chilly wind blew.
They were an elegant sight to see.

As the first drops of rain fell, I betook myself home.
My wife was waiting anxiously for me
Afraid I’ll get wet.  “Watching the birds?”
Clearly, she was not very much amused.

She turned her back on me, as thunder boomed
And lightning flashed but I went with the wind,
And clasped her round her winsome waist.  
She did not resist, and neither did I.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 2/14/2023 2:08:00 PM
Wow! congratulations on your marvellous POTD win, Victor. The force of nature and the passion and deep love you and your wife share was palpable in your excellent poem. Take care, Shirley
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Date: 2/13/2023 1:04:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD!
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Date: 2/12/2023 7:17:00 PM
Glad to see this poem as POTD. Beautiful. Back with Congratulations dear Victor !
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Date: 2/12/2023 6:42:00 PM
Huge congrats on being chosen as the Poet of the Day with your lovely poem, Victor; your imagery is breathtaking. An absolutely mind-blowing work of art that depicts a situation with wonderful language for describing it. Added to my Fave! Best wishes
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Date: 2/12/2023 2:40:00 PM
This is dynamically uplifting; very well-penned and congratulations on a well-earned POTD!
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Date: 2/12/2023 9:44:00 AM
wow, congrats on the POTD. And NO, don't bring me knitting needles. I learned how to knit baby booties in church group but I was the last kid to catch onto it and even today I do not know how to begin or finish the booties. All I know how to do it knit.
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Date: 2/12/2023 3:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. Way to go. Very creative one to share. Thanks for your kind review of my work. Sara
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Date: 2/12/2023 1:56:00 AM
Your beauty is a spell for any writer who reads Victor, your heart luminous each time you mention Lily, your flower awaits you. One day she will want you to come forward and give her your heart once again, like you did before. Thank you for being here on soup, and here in my heart. Your my fav writer here. pssst don't tell the others
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Date: 2/11/2023 9:10:00 PM
Huge congratulations on your POTD with this beautiful poem - your images are stunning, Victor! A vivid painting of a scene with brilliant descriptive vocabulary - totally amazing. To my Fave! Best wishes ~ Mala
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Date: 2/11/2023 9:04:00 PM
Victor my friend big Congratulations on your POTD Honor. You vividly describe the storm and the seagulls interacting. Then at the end the emotion of it all is turned into passion. What an ending my friend! Your writing talent never ceases to amaze us and this is no different. Wishing you good health and many blessings...
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Date: 2/11/2023 8:46:00 PM
Victor, beautiful writing, well done and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance
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Date: 2/11/2023 4:42:00 PM
Such vivid images you paint with your words. I can see this moment in my mind. Clouds caress the sky, some slightly gray, as a storm sweeps on by. Yes, I agree, seagulls are a delight to see. I wasn't expecting this ending. Your thoughts bring a smile. Congratulations Victor, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 2/11/2023 4:27:00 PM
Simply beautiful, Vic! Congratulations on POTD! :)
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Date: 2/11/2023 12:15:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD Victor Buhagiar! The distant caws of the seabirds on the beach and a lover to share them with, the storm makes for a romantic set-up... 'huoh-huoh' say the females ‘mew’ go the males (sounds of seagulls) in the storm.
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Date: 2/11/2023 10:56:00 AM
Beautifully painted in your words dear Victor . I love the emotion and the imagery as I journeyed with you . The seagulls added excitement to the scene ! Congratulations on your POTD! Hugs, Susan :)
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Date: 2/11/2023 9:38:00 AM
A very lovely segue from the riotous raucousness of the seagulls feeding frenzy to the quiet and cozy comfort of the homefront. Congrats on POTD, as well, Victor.
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Date: 2/11/2023 9:29:00 AM
There is so much to enjoy in your wonderful poem, Victor. A hearty congratulations on your POTD. :)
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Date: 2/11/2023 9:27:00 AM
Fabulous my dear Victor. Congratulations on the honor of your POTD! :) hugs Linda
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Date: 2/11/2023 9:21:00 AM
Love the imagery, Victor. Congratulations on your POTD, my friend! Enjoy your special day! Bill
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Date: 2/11/2023 8:28:00 AM
Dropping back with Congrats on POTD Victor..
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Date: 2/11/2023 7:32:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful story/write. I can hear/see everything. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away...............
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Date: 2/11/2023 6:48:00 AM
- Back with congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Victor :) - hugs
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Date: 2/11/2023 6:05:00 AM
Congrats on POTD, Victor. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Date: 2/11/2023 5:32:00 AM
A top class poem Victor, written in a way very few could emulate, I know I certainly couldn’t, congratulations on another more than deserving POTD, this one speaks for itself, cheers David
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Date: 2/11/2023 5:32:00 AM
BIG congrats on POTD, Victor. Delightfully descriptive throughout. I know I commented on your poem yesterday (where did it go?). Enjoy your day.
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Victor Buhagiar
Date: 2/11/2023 10:55:00 AM
Hope there are no hackers around because I saw your original comment.
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