When the Sun and the Seaside Kissed

When the Sun and the Seaside Kissed
     By Dane Smith-Johnsen

Oh, how lovely the view that summer’s eve.
When the sun and the seaside kissed.
There stood on the shore a soul bereaved.
For the heart had known not life’s bliss.
By the wind’s gentle breeze silhouette beheld.
And caressed a soul’s tearful mist.
Heavenly smile, a little bit wild,
Somehow strangely beckoned, hissed. 
The heart strongly longed for the splendor awhile.
Invitation did not resist.

This day that I speak of was long ago.
Pain embraced a sweet soul in the midst.
We both know; spirits soared that night.  
Hope’s summons had not been missed. 
Witnessed by God, the angels sang.
Then, they wrote our names on a list. 
That day, death’s call was washed away.
And love for an eternity clasped.
Invocation!  Death could not enlist.
Standing there crying in the mist,

The wind blowing ever so free,
Salty air was my only kiss.
How deadly my view that summer’s eve.
For this heart had known not life’s bliss.
God sent you to rescue me.
And enlightened my soul’s tearful kiss.
We stood relieved and sang on the shore.
When the sun and the seaside kissed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 8/13/2009 2:29:00 PM
Are you sure this is "new terrain" for you? This is a very elegantly written poem. Not to mention that you wrote about such a beautiful experience that everyone should go through! Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 8/12/2009 7:29:00 PM
great memories, beautiful
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Date: 8/12/2009 12:31:00 AM
Congrats on your success in Matt's contest Dane.Rgds Brian
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Date: 8/11/2009 2:08:00 PM
Congratulations on placing in the contest! Wonderful ballad. ~Trudy~
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Date: 8/11/2009 1:11:00 PM
Ballads are among my favorite forms and you did it justice with this. I would rate it very high. Love, Joyce
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Date: 8/10/2009 11:28:00 PM
Dane Ann congrats on placing in the contest, God Bless, MJ
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Date: 8/9/2009 2:07:00 PM
Can't wait for the movie!!! poet butterfly
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Date: 8/8/2009 7:21:00 PM
How beautiful I am speachless .. beautiful .. Love Jayne x x
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Date: 8/8/2009 6:04:00 PM
Dane Ann this is a remarkable poem that has its own tale within - Speaking of which I just soup mailed you a response to your request - I don't know if I should post It or what? Its pretty point blank regarding the person i once was before my wife taught me how to find the person I am today - God Bless, MJ
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Date: 8/8/2009 5:35:00 PM
Nicely written. Sara
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Date: 8/8/2009 1:52:00 PM
The images in the first verses are vivid and sad, but I love the way you found your rescuer. How delightful to sing "on the shore when the sun and the seaside kissed." Great work, dear friend. Love, Carolyn (Still in the process of moving, but was suffering Soup withdrawal so I had to visit.)
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Date: 8/8/2009 1:38:00 PM
This is pure beauty with words..I enjoyed losing myself amongst your words and feeling them bathe against my face like a sweet breeze..good work.
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Date: 8/8/2009 1:00:00 PM
Nice use of personification and imagery for a creative view. I like the inspirational feel of this piece. Blessings to you for sharing it with us. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Have a wonderful weekend. Karen
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Date: 8/8/2009 12:21:00 PM
I am so happy to have the time to read your excellent poetry this beautiful Saturday afternoon Dane Ann. Beautiful indeed. Keep your pen flowing. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/8/2009 11:25:00 AM
The depths of beautiful bliss, of which some souls will miss, this poem, an omen, of prophetic choice, by love's voice, doeth spring, and rain, in dry and parched, terrane, Dane! Dane, this is what my heart commented about your poem, I am sure you will understand, as I do what was said. God's blessings upon you , Sincerely Moses
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Date: 8/8/2009 11:13:00 AM
you've got it. you got the touch, the gift, the art within you that rings out in this poem loudly. words chosen carefully, subject poignant and emotional but beautifully expressed. John Henry Loving III
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Date: 8/8/2009 10:49:00 AM
Excellent title to a lovely poem, a joy to read Dane. Thank you so much for your comments on my recent work>>James
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