Queen of the Reef

Queen of the Reef

Climbing from the sea floor, a lovely comb
Having the hue of Amontillado
Reaching for the surface like a lover
I feel her beauty with the tide advancing
Standing ready to defend, sharp as a bolo
Towering above where the others lay
In majestic grace ruling a watery domain
Nymph of power amidst the coral cluster
Amaranthine Lover alone on the reef

Author notes

Acrostic
Dedicated to my friend
Coral photo: author unknown

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Acrostic • next in list

A contest entry

Sea Coral by amaranthine lover. 525 points, ended September 26, 2007, 6 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

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anaisnais
September 20, 2007

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What a truly beautiful write with such clever form; Amera you are a true poet to the very essence of the word; again and again your works astound me. Well done.
PerVirtuous
September 13, 2007
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This is so cool. Deep, too! I love it.
amaranthine lover
September 13, 2007

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ohh you are such a teacher's pet, suckup!!!:-p

lovely work dear, I really enjoyed it
captain howdy
September 13, 2007
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A lovely tribute to your friend!
Twins 4 me
September 13, 2007
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Beautifully written acrostic. Great imagery and word choice. Good luck in the contest!!!
HaleyMary
September 13, 2007

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Beautiful write and great acrostic. I don't think I've read an acrostic where the end letters also spell, I'm guessing it's a last name to a username. Wonderful descriptions in this piece, too. I love the pic you chose for this piece, too. Good luck in the contest.
JohnnyD
September 13, 2007

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Nicely done Amera, beautiful in composure, metaphors and picture, I love coral reefs, thats where I hide most of my bodies

Dad
Silent Cougar
September 13, 2007

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Absolutely brilliant Amera. A very clear story like Acrostic, and to double it up either end, very clever indeed.