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Winter Tides

Storm swept seas assault the shore
Lashing out with rage unsated
Attacking with the wrath of Thor
Oceans temper unabated

Reaching out with icy hands
Fists of foam grip granite walls
Succeeding not with it's demands
Retreats to Poseidon's halls

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Lizanne Scholtz

January 11, 2012 at 2:39 PM

Love it, Congratulations on your Win.

Bob Quigley

January 11, 2012 at 10:43 PM

Thank you Elizabeth

Bl Devnath

January 9, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Congratulation on your superb win, my friend. Loved and enjoyed your nice one. bl

Bob Quigley

January 9, 2012 at 10:56 PM

Thanks so much bl

Jon Arno

January 9, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Congratulations Bob on your great write. Best regards, Jon

Bob Quigley

January 9, 2012 at 10:56 PM

Thank you sir

Andrea Dietrich

January 9, 2012 at 8:48 PM

It's so good to see your excellent poem here in the winning circle, Bob.Congratulations.

Wilma Neels

January 9, 2012 at 11:12 AM

This is a powerful write Bob, evident why it is a favorite as well.. congratulations on your first place win in Brian's contest ;)

Bob Quigley

January 9, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Thank you Wilma

Joyce Johnson

January 9, 2012 at 9:57 AM

A very dramatic piece. I can see why it is a favorite and a winner. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Bob Quigley

January 9, 2012 at 10:59 AM

Thanks very much Joyce

Carrie Richards

January 9, 2012 at 9:28 AM

This powerful poem is wonderful, Bob!! Well done, It brings the tide alive!! Congratulations on a well deserved win!!

Bob Quigley

January 9, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Appreciate it Carrie

Jonas L. Rozario

January 9, 2012 at 8:15 AM

Love the poem Bob...Congrats.

Bob Quigley

January 9, 2012 at 8:50 AM

Thank you Jonas

Gwendolen Song

January 9, 2012 at 7:51 AM

Bob, you are exceptional when it comes to writing of the ocean ....I mean it...just great images here of waves that encompassed these ocean walls. Congrats again. Gwendolen

Bob Quigley

January 9, 2012 at 8:50 AM

Thanks so much Gwendolen. Very much appreciated

Michael J. Falotico

January 9, 2012 at 7:23 AM

I love this write!!! a well deserved win my friend... Michael

Bob Quigley

January 9, 2012 at 8:51 AM

Thanks for the kudps Michael

Carol Sunshine Brown

January 9, 2012 at 6:27 AM

Congratulations on you win in Brian's contest Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley

January 9, 2012 at 8:52 AM

Thank you Carol

Debbie Guzzi

November 28, 2011 at 4:01 PM

gotta love the use of mythogy! Norse in verse one Greek in verse 2!The main Norse sea god was Ægir, and Rán was his wife they are not as well known Congrad's on your big win! Light & Love

Bob Quigley

November 28, 2011 at 6:19 PM

Thanks Debbie. Appreciate your comments

Judy Konos

November 25, 2011 at 5:04 AM

Reminds me of our boating "daze".....Thank you for the amazing poetry.....it's so good to be on dry land......of plenty....best, Judy

Bob Quigley

November 25, 2011 at 8:00 AM

No argument there Judy. Thanks for stopping by

Margaret Foster

November 24, 2011 at 6:08 PM

Congratulations Bob. The easy flow of this poem telling of the rough wild seas is intriguing... love it... Margaret

Bob Quigley

November 24, 2011 at 10:27 PM

Much appreciated Margaret

Joyce Johnson

November 24, 2011 at 8:15 AM

lBeautifully done and congratulations on your no. 1. Love, Joyce

Bob Quigley

November 24, 2011 at 8:36 AM

Thank you Joyce. Have a nice Thanksgiving

Robert A. Dufresne

November 23, 2011 at 5:45 PM

this poem is simply outstanding Bob. No wonder it took first place. Great job of it/ Congratulations to you

Bob Quigley

November 23, 2011 at 9:45 PM

Thanks very much Robert

Danny Stinson

November 23, 2011 at 5:40 PM

Wow, I can see why this won. Many congratulations to you.

Bob Quigley

November 23, 2011 at 9:46 PM

Thank you Daniel. Much appreciated

Carol Sunshine Brown

November 23, 2011 at 12:31 PM

Congratulations on your win in this contest today Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley

November 23, 2011 at 2:23 PM

Thank you Carol

Joe Flach

November 23, 2011 at 11:41 AM

Nice imagery mixed with gods of yore - good rhyme, good flow, and good use of your words. Well down, Bob.

Bob Quigley

November 23, 2011 at 12:18 PM

Appreciate it Joe. Happy Thanksgiving

Cyndi Macmillan

November 1, 2011 at 7:01 AM

Hey, good stuff, this! Short and strong. Great imagery--- yeah, and what Andrea said. Cheers, Cyndi

Bob Quigley

November 1, 2011 at 7:59 AM

Thank you Cyndi. Very kind indeed.

Carol Sunshine Brown

November 1, 2011 at 6:10 AM

Tis the first of November and the day is starting out beautiful. The poetry I am reading this morning is very diverse and should make my whole day enjoyable as I read it. Your hearts are overflowing onto your paper and makes such amazing reading. Thank you for sharing your writing with us Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley

November 1, 2011 at 7:59 AM

And thank you for your comments Carol.