Waves

Staring at the ocean
as waves wash endlessly
upon the sandy shore
a timeless rythym 
methodical beats lapping
endlessly on the shore
surging and reclining
in non ending repetition
lulls you into a sleepy trance
once in a while a spray
takes you by surprise 
the calmness can fool
the change immediate
dark and dangerous
raging and foaming
the once calm
wild with anger
rocking and tossing
waves at great height
that can take a life.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Rodrigues Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 12:49 PM
Surely peace and calamity both come from the sea!
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 8, 2020 at 3:13 PM
Hello Phyllis , I like the sound of the waves. To me it is calming. Yes it could be rough at times to. Enjoy your evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 9, 2020 at 10:06 AM
Hello Phyllis, yes the waves could go either way. It is like summer for the month of November. I love it! Love, Darlene Enjoy your week to.
Babcock Avatar
November 9, 2020 at 7:44 AM
Thanks for your comment Darlene. Waves are calming but when we come to storms they look very dangerous. Have a wonderful week. love phyl
La France Avatar
October 18, 2020 at 11:18 AM
Phyllis, wonderful writing, I could feel and hear those waves _Constance
Babcock Avatar
November 9, 2020 at 7:45 AM
Thanks Constance. Getting lots of snow at the moment here in Regina. Need to get out and shovel this morning before it piles on some more. Have a wonderful day. love phyl
Laurie Avatar
October 14, 2020 at 7:32 PM
Hello Phyllis … the sea is a soul unto itself that offers so much but can also take so much, therefore it is unpredictable. A nice picture poem Phyllis - Lindsay
Babcock Avatar
November 9, 2020 at 7:47 AM
Thanks my friend and thinking of you while we are getting a lot of snow and wishing for warm weather. love phyl
Babcock Avatar
October 19, 2020 at 10:43 AM
Thanks my friend hope all is well down under. Getting a few flakes of snow an not ready for winter for sure. love phyl
Degenhardt Avatar
October 14, 2020 at 10:52 AM
I can see myself seeing just as you so eloquently describe. Beautiful!
Babcock Avatar
October 19, 2020 at 10:44 AM
Thanks for your comment Michael. love phyl
Andresen Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 6:34 AM
- Powerful waves, Phyllis ... great written :) - Hope everything is well with you and your family :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Babcock Avatar
October 19, 2020 at 10:41 AM
Thanks Annelise we are getting a few flakes of snow today and not ready for winter yet. love phyl
One Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 8:42 AM
Deep thoughts and philosophical... nice poem Phyllis..
Babcock Avatar
October 10, 2020 at 3:31 PM
Thank you S1. Have a great weekend. love phyl
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