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The Shade of the Deep

Slate blue sea, its shade Gone gray under clouds of strain Went in search of a color To change its languor. It moved to the West To where the sun was headed Could be a dream like finding gold But there lied its hope. It crossed weather storms Whipped at its body, deformed Under ongoing low pressures Baiting its temper. Sudden flash in skies Where clouds parted for a while Encouraged its own spirit Giving its soul, grit. The rains came again But refusing to complain It began to rock and dance. Then it froze, quite tranced. Stopped dead in its tracks The prettiest shade it tracked Forest of dark hazel trees Bowed to greet the sea. Had stood by, waiting Knowing the sea was coming Content gave the sea a glee The shade of the deep. By CarolineCécile Copyright © 08.16.10

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Date: 9/23/2010 10:45:00 PM
A poem well done keep your fascinating poetry coming" Nathan
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Date: 8/23/2010 4:44:00 PM
intense title, intense poem! love it!
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Date: 8/18/2010 4:23:00 AM
A nice write enjoyed it.
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Date: 8/17/2010 3:21:00 PM
I see slate blue paint daubs here on a painters pallet...............great writ Caroline!
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Date: 8/17/2010 12:18:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry today Caroline. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/17/2010 8:15:00 AM
Smile ~ What a wonderful metaphor here dear Caroline! Painted with such a soft brush of pastel colours it so seems ~ And it also seems so famil unto my own self for some reason?! So very beautiful really! Hope You are doing well dear lady and, "Have A Very Beautiful Day, Love Always," John!:) ~
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Date: 8/17/2010 3:06:00 AM
A nice choka. Well expressed thoughts on The shade of the deep. Caroline
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Date: 8/17/2010 2:20:00 AM
enjoyed this poem Caroline, awesome. Harry
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