Vanished

Two beach chairs sit side by side, one beneath a red umbrella. They face a sea that curves along the shore out to where a lone white sail now drifts . . . where blue of sea meets sky and land’s vanished, like the occupants of those two wooden chairs. Written by Andrea Dietrich for For the Poetic Art Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Linda-Marie The Sweetheart of P.S.
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Watt Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 10:53 PM
This could go either happy or sad. But I love that about well-written poetry that allows the reader to write the ending in their imagination. I imagine a couple taking off on a romantic sailboat voyage. How did you imagine it?
Poet Avatar
February 29, 2012 at 11:14 PM
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Cotterman Avatar
February 12, 2012 at 7:11 PM
a well painted picture that almost breathes new life into loneliness. excellent write
Delacroix Avatar
February 12, 2012 at 5:08 PM
Awesome, Andrea! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Good luck in the contest, and thank you for your comments on my poem. Best wishes, Caroline.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 12, 2012 at 10:30 AM
thankxx for supporting my contest Andrea.. a cool piece ..good luck luv..
Sweetheart Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 10:58 PM
soup mail and thankxx for supporting my contest Andrea.. good luck luv.. anxious to judge this one.. happy weekend..
Guzzi Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 6:30 PM
subtly frightening! [shiver] [LOL I must be hillucinating husbands?]Light & Love
Song Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 1:58 PM
This is a great form for the project...wink wink...and a wonderful entry..I will scoop this up for my files...I got fingers and toes crossed for you in the contest, Andrea......still waiting on the UPS truck for that spinach dip......waiting ....and .....waiting...and ....waiting....ha ha....I will be away working the next 3 days..you are gonna love the progress on the project...I don't have anything for you to do for a lil while..have a fun and relaxing weekend. Love, Gwendolen
Goller Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 1:39 PM
That brings back some memory from the beach days..a lovely story poem.I enjoyed reading it.God bless you. Hugs!Erich
Breidenthal Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Lovely Etheree! I should like to try one sometime. Best of luck in the contest, though you may not even need it! Always, Laura
Williams Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 7:28 AM
soup mail....
Williams Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 7:19 AM
Andrea poetic art indeed, genius my friend..David
Lefanue Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 4:56 AM
Thanks, Andrea. Yes, I do have just such a friend. I am lucky, however, she does live in another state. I was the one who moved north. Beautiful poem you have written - you are so talented! I think you love the beach - me too! Good luck in Linda-Marie's contest. Luv, Maureen x
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 1:17 AM
Awh sweet xx Printers Lament inspired by friends who have a printing company x
Macmillan Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 10:35 PM
:-) What a lovely painting. I had a lovely border up in my bedroom back at the house that had two empty Adirondack chairs. Oh, I loved looking at that border, it was so peaceful and restoritive. I know Linda Marie will love this, too. But then, who wouldn't ;-) Hope you're doing well. It is so late. I must go to bed! Hugs, Cyndi
Poet Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 5:05 PM
I know...I know...I can see this....I am standing behind those chairs:) You took me there with this excellent write....betst wishes.
Poet Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 5:06 PM
oops...BEST WISHES.....
Johnson Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 3:45 PM
When winter has it's fridgid way, it's hard to picture such a bay. So I hope you know just what it means. To those of us who dream of such scenes. To hear the words decribed for us. Makes us wish we were on your magical bus.
Anish Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Evocative poem! It reminds me I should take more walks near the ocean - it always lifts my spirits. Lovea & Peace Matthew Anish
Horne Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 2:54 PM
Love this clever write, Andrea
Austin Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 2:41 PM
I see them there peeple. They is sittin in that there sailboat out on the see. This is a super write, Andrea. Love, daver
Kendrick Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Wonder where the two occupants are located?..Enjoyed reading this sure winner..Good luck in the contest..Thanks for letting me know that you were having sloppy joe..HA!..Made me think of cooking some for dinner..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Beautiful description of a place I'd like to be right now! Love, love, love it and love it some more!
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February 9, 2012 at 10:44 AM
Wow! Your words carry same sense as they are meant for where wonderful picture is hidden near the sea shore of life. Loved always, bl
Sivey Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 10:35 AM
What a wonderful write my friend! I love that this is on a beach, with two cool chairs and an umbrella! And to top it off you put a sailboat out in the blue water! Gorgeous descriptions brings me to that exact location! I have to admit, I am one of the people that the chairs belong to! OK, I'm not correct with this statement, but I sure do wish I was! Thank you for the illustrious description for my mind! You have done very well with this poem...Excellent Work!!
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February 9, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Wave after wave of beautiful thoughts , best of luck in the conest Andrea , Hugs and best wishes , Declan xxx
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