The Wave

. Beneath a brilliant sapphire blue and cloudless canopy, dipping swaying dreamily adrift in a fantasy, shimmering in the noon daylight she dances with the breeze, until she breaks on the shore and is swallowed by the sea. ~~~~~~~~~ Author: Elaine George Written: February 9th, 2006

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/8/2011 7:51:00 PM

wow, I just adore that final line. hey, it's also using the word "swallowed" like in my river poem. Something about that cool word at the end of a water poem! congrats on the HM.

Ralph Taylor

Date: 7/8/2011 4:37:00 PM

Congrats on your HM, Lanie. Outstanding personification. Enjoyed. Have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for your comments. luv Ralph

Francine Roberts

Date: 7/8/2011 7:34:00 AM

just lovely, this one sounds exquisite when read out loud, congrats on your win in the contest Lainie

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/8/2011 7:17:00 AM

How beautiful is this....!! (Should be a number #1....) such a breathtaking personalization that could describe a lovely piece of art! Congratulations, Elaine. Ps...I can't tell you how I am warmed by your kind comments.....over the years, the Soup has grown and changed, but I still hold fondly the first poets I have met here, and so glad you are still among those who have stayed on! :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/8/2011 5:51:00 AM

Congrats Lainie on your HM in Brian's contest with this lovely creative poetry my friend.. stunning imagery ..enjoy honor and happy weekend..luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/8/2011 4:03:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Lainie in Brian's contest. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/29/2011 5:44:00 PM

I will start working my way backwards from this page 9 toward the front now that you are back with us, Lainie. I really liked the last line, telling how she is swallowed by the sea in the end. Nice description of a wave for personification. I am sure you are very prolific too, my dear. If not for contests, I would be very uninspired and hardly writing at all!! Luv, Andrea

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/8/2009 1:18:00 PM

Very descriptive of that perfect wave. Keep writing. Sara

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/16/2009 4:23:00 PM

a true personification.........loverly! Light & Love

James Fraser

Date: 8/30/2009 7:30:00 AM

Another of nature's soothing sounds, though the crash with tremendous roar, there is still something soothing about them>>nice flowing Quatrain>>James

Iolanda Scripca

Date: 2/7/2009 6:03:00 PM

It reminds me of Wyland's painting of the ocean...Congratulations for being featured this week. Love, iolanda

Michael Jordan

Date: 2/5/2009 5:54:00 PM

Elaine - I just wanted to say congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ

Amy Swanson

Date: 2/3/2009 4:20:00 PM

I love the personification here of the wave, I thought it was beautiful and very elegant. Congrats on getting featured this week, it was well deserved! :) Love, Amy

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 2/3/2009 10:54:00 AM

Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol

Tyesha Ehigiator

Date: 2/2/2009 8:28:00 PM

Congratulations on your lovely poetry being featured this week, Awesome write...God Bless You and Best Wishes to you in your writing*Tyesha

Daver Austin

Date: 2/2/2009 2:31:00 PM

Once again, a wave of brilliance. Congrats on this selection, Elaine

Brandee Augustus

Date: 2/2/2009 1:36:00 PM

Great picture in my mind. Beautifully written poem! It is so delicately written, yet it describes so much. Nice imagery.

Sue Mason

Date: 2/2/2009 10:27:00 AM

Most awesome here, Elaine! Wonderful use of the form and its a keeper for my list for sure! Very well deserved selection to be a feature here at the Soup this week. Congratulations!

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 2/2/2009 9:28:00 AM

Paints a pretty scene. Now you made me homesick for the sea. Congrats Lainie, on "The Wave" being featured. Vince

Brian Strand

Date: 2/2/2009 12:48:00 AM

Congrats on your feature this week Elaine.Rgds Brian

Date: 2/1/2009 4:29:00 PM

Beautiful use of imagery to convey your thoughts. Congratulations on having your poem featured! Keep on writing. I wish you continued success my friend. Karen

Sharon Winter

Date: 2/1/2009 11:13:00 AM

Congratulations Lainie on a beautiful featured write. Love, Shar