James Fraser Poet Quatrain

Whilst the Palms Sway

The palm lined beach of greens and browns
Foliage so lush in carpeted gown
Golden sands gently brush with the tides
Elements of two in caressing collide

Virgin white breakers hush their way in
Over aqua's and jade's, translucent ocean skins
Whilst cotton wool clouds overhead slide
Birds of many on the thermals they glide

Periodically dark shapes enter the scene
Rays of all sorts swim in tranquil serene
Out in the distance through the surface they dive
Terns and gannets in feed frenzy they strive

Whilst the palms sway on this island, this gem
This paradise lives and grows around them
Oh how I wish to witness this place
Maybe one day in the future I'll grace

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Debbie Guzzi March 7, 2011 at 3:39 PM Congrad's on getting your verses through round 1 of the sites International Contest! Go Jamie GO! Light & Love

Janette Fisher March 7, 2011 at 12:32 PM Many congrats on your well deserved two first round successes James - luv Janette

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 6, 2011 at 6:20 PM Congrats James on your first round success in the Poetry Soup contest luv..

Vince Suzadail Jr. February 5, 2011 at 6:56 PM Congrats James on being featured this week. Vince

Harry Horsman January 31, 2011 at 8:53 PM Love this featured poem this week James, first time of reading it, reminds me a lot of New Zealand and the pacific Islands. I'm not very happy at the moment, Newcastle have sold their main asset, to Liverpool. 40million pounds! Harry

Mohammad Yamin January 31, 2011 at 10:41 AM Heartiest congratulations on your poem being featured this week. Excellent poem -a well deserved feature. -Mohammad

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 30, 2011 at 9:02 PM Congrats James on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a great one to share with us all with luv..

C.C Bloomsfield July 19, 2010 at 6:36 AM Hi James,what a postcard of beauty,a painted dream!

Sharon Tideswell July 19, 2010 at 1:24 AM James, this must be for the image contest, yeah? It's amazing, a real 'image fest' Do you think I might fit into your suitcase when you go to witness this beautiful scenery? or maybe I'll just have to settle for a postcard. Enhanced by easy flow and rhyme, this is one dreamily beautiful picture ~ Sharon :) ps you momentarily caught me out with your change of username

Susan Martin July 18, 2010 at 10:30 PM This is a beautiful poem and beautifully written ,takes me somewhere peaceful and tranquil . Thank you for the warm expressions of my poetry and welcoming me to Poetry Soup ! Susan Martin

Carolyn Devonshire July 18, 2010 at 10:28 PM Please take me with you! It sounds like paradise, James. Love, Carolyn

Daniel Cwiak July 18, 2010 at 9:17 PM Wonderfully written scenes which are so evident in your work. This takes me back to the times I spent on those palm covered paradise isles. Great write. Dan C

Wilma Neels July 18, 2010 at 9:03 PM James while reading this you took me to that magical place, awesome with breathtaking images.. Btw, I agree with your views on Mother Nature, she is a masterpiece to be treasured, luv WNN

Andrea Dietrich July 18, 2010 at 7:14 PM Was this for the imagery contest? It sure seemed to be teeming with great imagery, particularly those that second lovely stanza! Very nice. Luv, Andrea

Doris Culverhouse July 18, 2010 at 5:19 PM Professionally written, well done!! thanks for your well wishes and congrats! I am ding some better, at least I slept last night...that did help!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 18, 2010 at 5:02 PM Lovely imagery James.. and wonderful words as only u can write.. with luv..

Sarah Hales July 18, 2010 at 4:26 PM MAGICAL X sarah ..the poetess says MAGICAL x

Francine Roberts July 18, 2010 at 4:18 PM (...sigh...) sounds breathtaking, great poetry as always.