Laura Leiser Poet Rispetto

Thrill of the Sea

I venture forth, untethered from mainland’s shores
to my soul place, cradled between sea and sky
an ocean sanctuary where seagulls soar 
to sail these vast waters makes my heart alive
the thrill of salt smells, rising swells, distant roars
of pounding waves, in sun’s bright rays, I’m revived 
for underneath this grand horizon I’m free
to worship God who made the majestic sea.  





Written on 1/30/2019

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Gershon Wolf May 5, 2019 at 1:18 PM Beatifully imaged and powerfully messaged, Laura. A real winner. Best wishes, Gershon

Sara Kendrick February 12, 2019 at 12:28 PM I have read your short work and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara Laura Leiser February 12, 2019 at 4:33 PM Thanks so much, Sara! I’m glad you liked this one! :)

Connie Marcum Wong February 5, 2019 at 12:43 AM This is so lovely Laura. We are so blessed with living near the sea. Congratulations on your win! : ) xxoo

Carolyn Devonshire February 4, 2019 at 12:13 PM Laura, your description of this spot is lovely. For some reason, spell check kept telling me "untethered" is not a word, but I knew what you meant. It was very difficult for me to judge this contest because contestants wrote so many incredibly beautiful poems. It's my hope that all of them will regard their entries as wonderful "stand-alone" poems. Congratulations on your win! Best wishes, Carolyn Laura Leiser February 4, 2019 at 12:54 PM Thank you for placing me in your contest, Carolyn! :)

Lunita Blanca February 1, 2019 at 4:23 PM My gosh Laura, how wonderful to feel that way about what He has created. Hope you visit all the seas of this world. Fair Well my friend. Laura Leiser February 1, 2019 at 4:32 PM Thank you, Arbol! We have a sailboat here in California, so we are lucky to enjoy short trips to Santa Catalina Island! :)

M. L. Kiser January 31, 2019 at 10:47 PM I do love the ocean; the smell, sound, warmth and sun; those silky waves washing over my feet and legs...ahhhh; you've painted it beautifully. Laura Leiser February 1, 2019 at 8:28 AM Thanks, M.L.! So glad you like this! :)

Alexis Y. January 31, 2019 at 10:23 PM WoW! Laura, I wrote about the same theme. But I must admit I liked yours much better. Your detailed descriptions made your poem come alive. I could just picture the whole scene.I love the ocean and this well written piece conveys why I love it so. In my eyes this is a winner. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis Laura Leiser January 31, 2019 at 10:29 PM Thank you, Alexis! I obviously love the ocean, as well! Thanks for your kind comments and I will check your poem out! :)

Nette Onclaud January 31, 2019 at 3:10 PM astounding imprints from a soulful pen, laura... wow... huggs Laura Leiser January 31, 2019 at 5:57 PM Thank you so much, Nette! I’m happy you liked it! :)