Waves On the Beach of Life

soft waves ripple the water,
               they come and they go,
           sprinkling seeds of fervent hope

   gentle waves tickle the sand,
            they come and they go,
       leaving dreams 
                   of rapture 
            behind

             Boastful waves CRASH into rocks,
    they come and they go,
           shattering dreams 
                           to  s m i t h e r e e n s

frantic waves expunge the sea foam,
         they come and they go,
    drowning 
           hope
              as
                it does

    silent waves creep back to the sea,
they come and they go,
        a cupful of  
              tears in tow

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 5/24/2011 4:04:00 AM
Oh, I see you won a nr 1 here!:) No wonder, this is amazing! I love the way you used the waves to describe human feelings. Hugs again ^_^
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Date: 12/30/2010 9:32:00 AM
Anythingthat has beach in the title gotta be good. From an ex-sailor (almost the ancient mariner) excellent write. Vince
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Date: 8/25/2010 4:35:00 AM
Excellent poem Nikko and a Big Congratulations on your number one win! I loved this poem. into my favorites file. Blessings, Connie
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Date: 8/23/2010 5:26:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Nikko in Deborah Guzzi's contest "Free Verse Jewels of the Crown". Love, Carol
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Date: 8/22/2010 3:06:00 PM
Great use of the free verse form, Nikko. Congratulations on your big win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/21/2010 5:34:00 PM
Congrats on the first place win, Nikko
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Date: 8/21/2010 5:34:00 PM
Chris is just jealous! LOL just cause you can read the judge better than he...:0 ...Chris likes teasin so I'm teasing him...wonderful!
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Date: 8/21/2010 7:03:00 AM
Congrats Nikko on your first place win in Debbie's contest with this brilliant write.. enjoy ..ciao ..luv..
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Date: 3/6/2010 8:53:00 PM
Nikko, I am sorry I am so late congratulating you for this one. I am so behind in the contests. I will never be able to see all the winners. But I am so glad you were in top ten with this one. Andrea
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Date: 2/15/2010 1:57:00 PM
Congratulations Nikko, on your success in John Heck's contest: Love - It Heals & It Hurts with this sad, but heartfelt poem. Your poetic skills shine. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 2/13/2010 5:23:00 AM
Nikko, I just love this poem! The rhythm, the flow, captivating! I am so glad to see you win with this one. Blessings, Connie
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Date: 2/11/2010 6:39:00 AM
Nikko - This poem is living proof that sad and beautiful can fit together like a quality timepiece - Loved this poem, God Bless, mj
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Date: 2/10/2010 3:14:00 PM
What a wonderful piece this is...sad and beautiful! Congratulations on your win, Nikko! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 2/10/2010 2:04:00 PM
Congrats Nikko on your winning poem in John's contest.. an amazing write for an amazing win..my friend.. thankxxx always for your precious poetry comments to me.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 2/10/2010 1:54:00 PM
Creative perspective in this poem. Nice sue of imagery. Congratulations on being one of the winners in John's contest. Enjoy your honor. Karen
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Date: 2/10/2010 12:47:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in John's contest Nikko. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/17/2010 7:28:00 AM
Very nice one, Nikko,and it sure got a lot of replies for ya! I am so happy you liked my Poems are Children to me. It's really how I feel. I did it actually a long time ago. I had several I wanted to use, but I think it was the ONE free verse that I had, so it was the only one that qualified. Writing about writing is so fun. Can't wait to see your entry. It'll probably blow mine out of the water. haha. thanks so much for all your comments. LUv, andrea
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Date: 12/23/2009 3:39:00 AM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor Nikko and the best to you in the finals. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/21/2009 9:39:00 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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Date: 12/21/2009 12:47:00 AM
Congrats on your first round contest success Nikko.Rgds Brian
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Date: 12/20/2009 4:37:00 PM
soulful write! Nikko! congrats on making it through the first round! great poem! and thanks for your congrats! jimbo
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Date: 12/20/2009 3:29:00 PM
A great analogy dear, Nikko. Congratulations on making it through to the next round. Love, Lainie
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Date: 12/20/2009 2:02:00 PM
Well done! Congratulations on moving to the next round with this great poem, Nikko! Wishing you joy and happiness in the New Year, love, Carolyn
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Date: 12/20/2009 11:37:00 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem Nikko >> James
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Date: 12/4/2009 7:29:00 PM
Hi Nikko, Congrats on your feature poem this week! Love Light Patty
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