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Lullaby Of The Sea

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The calm cool waters of the bay

Are clear and blue by light of day

But as the night time starts to fall

The sea begins its peaceful call

 

As soothing trade winds start to blow

The moon brings forth a gentle glow

Its mellow light shines mystically

And glistens softly on the sea

 

Beside the shore the air is kissed

By cool and salty ocean mist

Where tiny bits of star light play

Across the waters of the bay

 

The waves then start to play a tune

While dancing underneath the moon

The surf brings every note ashore

To place them at the ocean’s door

 

And as the tide comes rolling in

The waters sing of where they’ve been

A lilting song of far away

That softly calls and seems to say

 

"Come dream with me my tired friend

Until the night comes to an end

Then let me wash your cares away

And rock you here ‘til break of day"

 

So if at night you look for me

Upon the shore is where I’ll be

A place where I can close my eyes

And hear the sea’s soft lullabies

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  • tlsledge
    2 days ago
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    You did it again. Another great poem. I really like the following:
    Beside the shore the air is kissed

    By cool and salty ocean mist

    Where tiny bits of star light play

    Across the waters of the bay


  • ash003
    November 21
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    beautifull

    i relly loved this poem.........................
    great work


  • strongerthanever
    November 20
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    Oh, this is beautiful. I wish I was there being rocked.

    "Come dream with me my tired friend

    Until the night comes to an end

    Then let me wash your cares away

    And rock you here ‘til break of day" Can you come get me now? I want to go now please! I love the water. I am so very tired.
    This is my new favorite piece. Love it, love it , love it!

  • beezer16
    November 20
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    Superb imagery. A very soothing read.


  • Ani Grace
    November 20
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    This is right up there with Wynken, Blynken, and Nod ...
    I'm gonna sing this one too, now...a lullabye...


  • Elvenfairy
    November 20
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    how peaceful! I love visiting the ocean, it really is very calming. Your poem made me feel like i was on the beach some winter night listening to the waves and smelling the salt. I love the ocean, I visit it every chance I get.


  • condor gold member
    November 20
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    I remember reading and commenting on this once before and even now as I read this again, I feel the beauty that come through with every word. The ocean is certainly a place to really get the muse going and its splendor I dare say cannot be matched for its peacefulness and harshness that it holds. This read beautifully with great rhythm and rhyme and the flow was sensational. A masterpiece in itself and again a joy to read. Thank you for sharing and the very very best in the Contest.


  • ChelseySmile
    November 20
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    My god, poets was right.
    Sounds like a paradise.
    It's described so wonderfully.
    It's a place I'd like to be.


  • Thetis Aird
    November 20
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    is there any words TO describe?

    sounds like paradise, can i go there? please? love the picture too by the way.
    I have always dreamed of standing on the shore, letting the wind just sweep me away, and then i would be alone, but in a good silent way. Your poem made me want that so much more. I love it, i really do


  • gemini48
    November 20
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    great write..can picture myself in the sand enjoying enjoying the song and the view

  • fpwriter92
    November 19
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    That. Was. Beautiful. I could actually see the starlight on the waves and the waters shifting under the moon. I wouldn't mind having the sea as a lullaby. It sounds lovely!


  • Almighty Aphrodite gold member
    November 11
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    This reads musically--without the benefit of a chorus or hook, the words still flow so smoothly that it might sing like a steady stream. I adore sea imagery... I can hear the tide rolling in, feel the waves lapping at my feet. Few people rhyme this seamlessly. You have truly given the sea its own lullaby. It would be nice to see this emblazoned on a sign near some beach. Maybe it would give peace to those who are experiencing turbulence in their lives.

    Many blessings,

    Raven Aurora

  • xpowder
    November 11
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    love it

    beautiful~♥


  • MJ Forgives
    November 3

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    Wow this is such a pretty poem. Sort of brings peace in my dear heart. Great job on this poem. I hope you do well in my contest and thanks for entering. Love and Peace!
    -Jess


  • Storminbrenda silver member
    November 3

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    Love the photo and write so nice and chilling on a stressful day so wish I could meld this into my mind during a bad day well done


  • minxybrookes
    November 3

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    I liked this one a lot! It almost made me feel as if I was actually there. It`s nice to read something mellow and not so emotional for a change. Thanks so much for sharing and I wish you the best of luck in winning your contest!


  • Twilight-Mist
    November 3
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    Soothing, calming. Exactly the right poem for someone who is stressed to read. This is a great piece.


  • RachellesWonders
    November 1

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    Beautiful

    As I read this poem, it was as if I could feel the pull of the ocean at my feet and a seagulls cry from far away. Your poem moved me like the waves of the ocean.


  • Denise 28
    October 30

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    sweet and gentle

    you poem is so sweet and gentle. Lullaby fits it perfectly. I love the background and the picture you've used here it adds to the peacefulness of the poem.


  • zee91190
    October 24

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    The imagery employed in this poem is beautiful. Excellent piece. All the best for the contests, this piece definately deserves a trophy.


  • adios muchachos gold member
    October 24

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    Hi Steve

    We will never be at a loss for material if we turn to the oceans and the bays.
    XLNT poem here. The quoted four lines phenomenal in my view. Lent much to the telling!

    Good job!

    John


  • Samara Reyn
    October 24

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    This poem sets you so at ease. It is like a song, drifting me of to sleep.

    "So if at night you look for me

    Upon the shore is where I’ll be

    A place where I can close my eyes

    And hear the sea’s soft lullabies"
    My fav.

    The see is marvelous and simbolizes alot of different things, it can be peaceful and raging. Ah! How wonderful! Like rachel says, the rhytm moves like waves, breaks softly into the next. Great poem! Maybe someday parents will read this to their children ;-)

  • this is beautiful a lullaby indeed so sweet so beautiful what a delight made me smile


  • Arrianna MacEwan
    October 24

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    This is simply beautiful. It flows so perfectly and is just marvelous. I usually have a hard time making it through poems in the featured area, but this I wanted to read over and over again. Your rhyme is lovely and everything is perfect. You never miss a beat. Congrats on a beautiful poem!

  • rachel91
    October 23

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    The constant rhythm, like that of the ocean, is very apt. The only part that seemed to me forced was "So if at night you look for me/Upon the shore is where I'll be". The twisting around of the line to get the rhyme seems a bit awkward and trite, which is often difficult to avoid when using rhyming couplets. "Beside the shore the air is kissed/By cool and salty ocean mist" is a very lovely and delicate rhyme, however. Good show!


  • black-phenoqu
    October 23

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    okay, so here's what i was thinking of when i read this:

    the first couple of lines reminded me of a book series i just finished reading called "the Tillerman cycle" all about group of kids who have to fond a home after their mom goes loopy and abandons them, and they live by the sea. the oldest girl is only at peace when she is nearby water.
    then i thought of the time when my family and i went whale watching, when you wrote "by cool and salty ocean mist". i was drenched when i got off that boat
    it has very good rhythm and flow, and i like the gentleness of it, of it's theme. as others have said before me, GOOD-O!


  • g e m m a
    October 23
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    this is very pretty. it makes me want to sleep in the ocean.

  • This is absolutely magical..i love every stanza, beautifully written and perfect rhyming...though im sure you know that, having over 400 comments..lol.. but its well deserved. you have a great talent. =}

  • Fubzi
    October 21
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    Brilliant

    I love rhyming poems and yours is one of the best I have read in a while. I especially like the penultimate verse.

  • catstar
    October 21

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    this is absolutely beautiful. I love the atmosphere andimagery you create through your use of descriptions. It flows wonderfully and the rhyme does not feel at all forced. The images that reading this conjures up are really amazing. I wanted to be there on that shore as a read this. Thank you for sharing.


  • KatharenS
    October 20

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    This poem is truly enchanting. It is wonderfuly written and captures the reader in its steady pace. I love it, it is a beutiful poem.

  • This was a very beautfully written piece you have written here. I enjoyed reading this. It was amazing. Thanks for entering and best of luck too you in the contest! Keep up the awsome work.


  • jamesfox85
    October 19
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    one of the absolute best poems ive ever read no joke!! this is amazing!! i love allpoetry.com for this reason!!!

  • poster
    October 7

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    And as the tide comes rolling in
    The waters sing of where they’ve been
    A lilting song of far away
    That softly calls and seems to say


    "Come dream with me my tired friend
    Until the night comes to an end
    Then let me wash your cares away
    And rock you here ‘til break of day"

    Skillfully and confidently rhymed and strung together for the duration - far more than most one runs into on this sight (sic) judging by the "im" comment below 'no exaduration' - well deserving one hand clapping


  • PurpleSky
    October 6
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    im in love with your poetry!!! no exaduration. you are one of the most talented people I have come across and this piece is no exception of your perfect meter, flow and rhyme I have come to love and adore as I read. I always look forward to reading you and cant wait to read more. Great job my friend and thanks for taking the time to share this Gem.
    huggles
    Lena

  • "Beside the shore the air is kissed
    By cool and salty ocean mist
    Where tiny bits of star light play
    Across the waters of the bay"


    "
    "Come dream with me my tired friend
    Until the night comes to an end
    Then let me wash your cares away
    And rock you here ‘til break of day" "

    "So if at night you look for me
    Upon the shore is where I’ll be
    A place where I can close my eyes
    And hear the sea’s soft lullabies"

    great ending


  • spearpoint
    October 6

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    Lovely sentiment beautifully expressed

    I miss living by the sea and reading this made me missit even more. We spent one summer living in Cowes with a window overlooking the Solent and your poem brought it all back. how the night seemed to creep up from the mainland and the bouys started to flash. The poem was spot on for rhyme and metre. Well Done.

  • tessa poetry
    October 6

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    absolutely beautiful

    I love the flow and imagery and the background.  This is the best poem that I have read so far.  I loved it.  good luck in the contest.  I love the last lines the best.  They fit so well with the title.  good job.


  • Jbloc Armada.
    October 6

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    Amazing

    I used to find myself sitting by the waters edge more often than i was at home. i've almost always lived close to the pacific ocean. you have taken me back to that place where i used to find such solace. that is the only place i could get my thoughts compiled into one straight line. your imagery is both beautiful and spot on. along with an amazing flow that helps the poem sit well in the readers mind. wonderful write.

  • hend shaheen
    October 6

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    WOWWWWWW!! the imagery is sooo beautiful and the rhyme flows soo smoooth !!! I felt am on the beach with moon and stars !!!! thanxxxx for taking time to enter and ggood luck !!!


  • pale nocturne
    September 28
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    I loved reading this out loud


  • PoetessA.L.OPrunty
    September 28
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    So Very Touching

    I loved this write! The flow and imagery...the subject...just everything about it! Wonderful!

    A. L. O'Prunty

  • madimar
    September 27

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    Love it!!!

    I've found another favorite. thank you. I love this lullaby.You write beautifully and I hope you truely publish this poem in book form, with illistrations, for parents and their children or anyone who just loves lullabies. I also love the picture, It goes perfectly with your poem.


  • Marjorie Marie
    September 27
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    Lovely

    This is magical. I absolutely love this. I wish I could write something half as amazing.


  • PrincessOfFire
    September 27

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    Very nice sentIments. I love to sit and listen to the rivers and streams serenade the world, finding upmost peace inside when I do. I can relate to your write. Good luck. Rose


  • Quill
    September 27

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    "Come dream with me my tired friend

    Until the night comes to an end

    Then let me wash your cares away

    And rock you here ‘til break of day"

    perfection


  • Hashnah Sheviatte
    September 27
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    again for you!!!!!!


  • Hashnah Sheviatte
    September 27
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    i like you poems!!! rose* rose*


  • Immortal Dream
    September 27
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    beautifully wriiten i loved this piece. good job dude.


  • Stirrer of Stardust
    September 27

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    Ummm.....first reading, I didn't know what to say. After reading some comments, I paid more attention to the background - and after reading it aloud, I am just WOWED.....

    I'm going to do it again.....I am AWED.

    Thank you.

    Blessings,

    ~ ~ Janet ~ ~


  • smitaanand
    September 26
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    Sorry I had aready commented earlier but I guess the loveliness of your warrants another read,really enchanted!Take care


  • Dariha
    September 26

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    This poem is wonderfully aided by the picture, though I know that the picture wasn't really needed, because everything came together in your writing to create a vivid image of the sea in my mind. You had the regular and rhythmic rhyming scheme, rolling back and forth like the tides themselves, as well as the sibilance, which, throughout the poem, imitated the noise of the ocean softly lapping at the shore. I love the idea of any part of nature being given a voice - and the suspension of disbelief that comes with that. Something else that was particularly important, although it may sound silly, was the expression 'trade wind' which was used here: it opens up the poem to a deeper criticism (via Marxism or Orientalism, even); sadly there was not a second occurance of this, so I have to assume that it was not intentional. Finally, in the fifth stanza - the opening 'Then' tripped me up on my read through. 'Then' had already been used in the previous stanza - 'the waves then start to play a tune', and it somehow didn't feel right - like crossing the same river twice, almost. Perhaps you could change to '(And) as the tide comes rolling in'?


  • Barry Hodges
    September 25

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    A bit too sentimental and romantic in an old-fashioned sort of way for someone of my sophisticated, jaded and cynical goût, if you will pardon my saying so.


  • Bullwinkle Muse
    September 25
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    Nicely done!

    Very nicely composed piece. I like the phrasing and the meter.


  • RenyJameel
    September 25
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    :)

    Really grabs the heart it's rhyming way everything its perfect

  • Awaken Dreamer
    September 25
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    loved it

    very very good.


  • XLadyElinorX
    September 25
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    I read this one months ago but I noticed it was in the Featured box so I thought I'd come read it again. . . I still like it. Good work, poet.

    ♠ Lady Elinor


  • jaspergal
    September 25

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    wow loved it.

    I love this peom.
    I am normaly one for dark and scary poetry but some how I tripped and fell across this it is carming and it wounderful.
    Isaw the sea and the night , the image was beautiful thank you

    great job

    jazz


  • DarkLadyDragoness
    September 20
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    I'm with everyone else on this one...a very relaxing, beautiful poem. Loved it.


  • LordBoomyson
    September 15

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    I adore this poem for its enchanting, yet hugely soporific tone. Also, it contains amazing versatile lunar-tidal sea imagery, splendidly conjured up by its very inventive creator, Sewosham.
    Add to this, too, the soothing sounds of seawaves spilling their moonlit fronds onto sleeping pebbled shores.
    A very well-chosen title, brilliant!
    Lastly, a personal thought here, not being critical; I felt the poem ended just right at the penultimate verse.
    But, hey, full marks, m'la!

  • Tabetha
    September 15
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    Wow. (:

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!


  • ScottishPrincess silver member
    September 15
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    Beautifully written!...Regards Hazel

  • UnbreakableSoul gold member
    September 15
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    Wow, wonderfully written!


  • BlueEyeWonder1988
    September 15

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    Now I want to go to the coast, and sit in the sand of biloxi, Ms beach because of you. Lol. Thank you , I have craving the beach and the creek for a while, I can only hope no shark attcaks me or gators. Would you go to my funeral if they did get me eaten up? Just asking I could use it when I die, crazy to talk of death so young but today there are no promises kept. Lol. Could be a longer poem I suppose is all I have to add if you want a place of better description, Daytona Beach , Florida (USA) is good, horrible fast food service though.

  • BlueEyeWonder1988
    September 15

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    Now I want to go to the coast, and sit in the sand of biloxi, Ms beach because of you. Lol. Thank you , I have craving the beach and the creek for a while, I can only hope no shark attcaks me or gators. Would you go to my funeral if they did get me eaten up? Just asking I could use it when I die, crazy to talk of death so young but today there are no promises kept. Lol. Could be a longer poem I suppose is all I have to add if you want a place of better description, Daytona Beach , Florida (USA) is good, horrible fast food service though.

  • ocerus
    September 15

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    The rhyme is a little constraining but is handled well all in all by the sheer power and sincerity of the write. You most definitely know how to combine rhyme and rhythm. All in all, well done.

  • smitaanand
    September 15

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    It is a very soothing and touching poem with effortlessly rhymed lines or so it seems, conveying a beautiful message one I shall always remember on the sea shore. thanks for sharing please take care and pen other lovely verse for us to enjoy.And honestly poetry like this make me yearn to write in rhyme again as I did in by younger days.


  • sullivanthepoet
    September 15

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    Enchanting...

    I hope you won't be offended if I say this is, whether it was intended to be or not, an exceptional piece of 'children's poetry'. Its simplistic style, gentle subject matter and beautifully intense but lyrical rhythms suggest it could well be a classic piece of children's literature.

    That is not a slight - to be able to write poetry suitable for juvenile consumption is a gift - given to few and not one sadly conferred on me.

  • izzy1804
    September 7
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    Great little write here. Good luck.


  • Tinselpool
    September 4

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    As soothing trade winds start to blow

    The moon brings forth a gentle glow

    Its mellow light shines mystically

    And glistens softly on the sea


    A soft and lulling ending, the rhyming had a perfect flow, and everything was beautiful. thanks for sharing,

    claire

  • JoeyNeedsABigHug
    September 4
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    Aaw. I love the flow of this poem and the theme. It's purely beautiful (:


  • Sanitys Horizon
    September 4

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    amazing! supurb!

    i absolutely love this piece! from the rhythm youve created so delicately, to the rhymes themselves; so simplistic, yet so very unique and creative. amazingly written! the imagery paints such a realistic picture, its as if i can smell the salt water and feel the breeze of the cool night; as if i am truly there myself. very amazing! absolutely fantastic!

    keep writing, u are truly magnificent at it!

  • PoetessA.L.OPrunty
    September 4

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    Sublime!

    This piece is so very beautiful. I too have felt the oceans call and reviled in the mystery... I enjoyed this so very much! Reading it took me back to another place and time...when all my cares washed away. Wonderful!


  • heron
    September 4

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    I'm a sea lover, so I read and enjoy anything that is written on the sea.
    Your's is truly well written and in perfect coordination. Thanks for sharing & hope to read more on this vast expanse of salty water full of marvel & surprises and at times tragedies.

  • Quill
    September 4
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    Sublime rhyme, just love the ocean, those people who live by an ocean are so lucky
    http://allpoetry.com/poem/5615761


  • isabelwk
    September 4
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    what a beautiful poem. Rhyme and meter so soothing to the ear.


  • river-meadows
    September 3

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    Peaceful and Beautiful poem

    I loved this peaceful and beautiful poem that so softly did make me think of a lullaby..a quiet song . I loved every part and wished I was there! Thanks for sharing this and I hope you win the contest! =)


  • pickledcass
    September 3

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    I. Love. You.

    okay this was absolutely mesmerising - quite seriously if there was a recording of this I would absolutely play it as I went to sleep.
    Your word choice in rhyme wasn't forced, meter was absolutely spot on - rhythmic and tantalising.
    A simple image fleshed and made magical - this is a definite gift in my mind. Thank you so much, for conceptualising, for writing, for perfecting, this amazing piece.


  • evershine-90
    September 3

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    Beautiful! I was lost in the world you have brought with your words, Peaceful and serene, Amazing job. The flow was just superb and the imagery astounding! Great work!!


  • Titus gold member
    September 3

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    Tranquil with a soft radience, that lifts one's soul for soothing, what appears to be a lovely lullaby. If you don't mind, I want to title a piece of mine, "Lullaby of the Sea", after reading this.

  • SunnyDias
    September 2
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    This is really a beautiful portrayal! I live by the ocean and this truly captures the essence of the sea!

  • lincoln919
    September 2
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    great

    this is a very soothing poem, and clearly portrays the songs of the sea!

  • doodlebug
    September 1

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    i like this

    i was merely strolling through the poems and found this relaxing piece, gently rhymed, beautifully describing a mood, and uplifting at the same time


  • TerriMac
    August 31

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    A lovely short poem no need to be any longer it says it all in those short lines - love the rhyming and the ryhthm
    Thanks

  • i love the pic and poem and background. thanx for entering. Good luck and God bless.

  • Dreamy... Very well writen poem, I applaud you...

    Keep your pen flowing with ink that never fades

    Elmarie


  • Oh.My.Juliet
    August 30

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    Oh wow, I thought I was there for a while. Simply amazing, so beautiful. I love this, the flow is like the ocean ebbing, and i can feel the breeze. Beautiful.


    x

    Keep writing!


  • weathergirl123
    August 20
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    Lovely

    I love the imagery of nature and the ocean you used in this piece. I can see everything in my mind's eye when I read this.

  • wow this is just excellent from beginning to end the flow and the rhyme are excellent, and the whole piece was just a picture.. astounding.. i really liked

    "Then as the tide comes rolling in

    The waters sing of where they’ve been

    A lilting song of far away

    That softly calls and seems to say"

    that was excellent... and even more the ending... so perfectly fits to the whole write. excellent.


  • Raksha A Night
    August 18
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    awsome i really love this poem


  • individuality gold member
    August 17
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  • KnightOfTheRose gold member
    August 17

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    Very nice, I really enjoyed this piece. I love the sea myself. It is so calming and peaceful. The way you related that calming feeling to a "Lullaby Of The Sea" was simply stunning. You did an excellent job on this, I can't offer suggestions for improvement because I don't see any thing here that needs to be worked on. I loved the rhyming, it flowed beautifully and did not seem forced at all(something I have trouble with). Anyway, once again great job on this.






    -Steve-


  • Kathrin
    August 17

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    perfect

    I loved it, this is right up my street the picture you used is perfect the body of this poem is amazing and the background too fits perfectly, loved it loved it loved it


  • Afe-la
    August 17

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    The imagery in this is quite good, as is the meter you have brought forward. I like it ! It puts me in a quieter mood, i can almost hear the sea! I like the last stanza the most. I am from a seaside area, so i can understand where ya are coming from.

  • CoCoBookmark
    August 17
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    This is gorgeous! I love it, well written and beautifully composed.


  • markl1000
    August 17
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    like it

    like it it stays on the waters edge

  • This is beautiful! Lovely cadence and rhyme... great job

  • Ilovewriting
    August 16

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    I loved it. You don't need no criticism. You don't need to revise it. Its perfect the way it is. Your wonderful at writing poetry. Two thumbs on that one. Keep going on your awesome poetry. Could be longer tho.

  • face-the-world
    August 16

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    b-e-a-u-tiful poem. you have an amazing talent to be able to write something so beautiful. i absolutely love this poem. fantastic job!

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