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O, Sea!



O, Briny Deep!
From within hidden depths was born
The lonely soul of myself, forlorn…
I seek a faraway, distant shore,
Your unchartered waters, I explore

O, Steady Waters!
Throughout my blackest hours,
Sailing clear blue waters, we go;
You carry me to that faraway shore,
Because that’s what friends are for.

O, Great Sea!
I beg you to hear my call, O Sea,
Of intense longing for only thee.
With time, our friendship shall grow,
Your ancient powers I already know.

O, Faithful Ocean!
Salty kisses spray from thee;
Though my heart is torn,
And my body worn,
You are always there for me.

O, Mighty Sea!
Your charms hold life’s mysteries,
Within your deep, dark womb,
You keep those secrets entombed,
And only you can set them free.

O, Aigéan!
Three cheers to a grand retreat!
Lilting waves reach out to greet;
As your gentle foam comforts me,
You graciously set my spirit free.

O, Majestic Ocean!
Your beauty enraptures me,
Your sparkling froth adorns
What your ebb tide has worn;
Together with you I’ll always be.

O, Nurturing Sea!
With indulgent fragrance in the wind,
My broken heart will verily mend;
Echoes of wave-prints encase my soul,
Wispy sea breezes make me feel whole.

O, Magical Waters!
My senses dance in your throes,
Wherever your tidal wave goes;
With your tempest’s thunderous roar,
Together, our spirits shall soar.

O, Sea!
Your sunlit tresses caress my face,
It is only you my love can embrace;
I give this heart and soul felt refrain,
And in your debt I shall always remain.


Copyright 2007 © Cynthia Gaines, All rights reserved.

Author notes

Dedicated to My Poet Friends.

This poem was written during
a difficult period in my life,
while a recent contest I held
here on AP kept my pen afloat
and my poetic muse inspired.
That contest was "Come Sail
Away With Me" and the poems
that were submitted were all
wonderfully written, coming
directly from the heart of each
beautiful poet. I thank you all!

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  • LittleMoon silver member
    May 25

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    Beautiful. I need say no more, everyone else already has. Sheila


  • Raining Kisses silver member
    December 29, 2008
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    There is an innate beauty within this poem , i could picture you sranding on the cliffs reading out this poem your voice fighting to be heard against the crashing waves.It is onr of those poems that you have to read with a hushed voice at a slow pace, it just blows me away, a real classic
    thanks


  • White Tiger 96
    November 15, 2008

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    AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    WOW!! I read ALLOT of poems here at AP and this is one of the most beautiful and inspiring. It shows such great talent and the love you put into it. I love everything about it ,the words, the picture, everything. I love the water, and indeed it is part of our soul. Its so peaceful to watch the water and to swim in it. EXCELLENT JOB!!!


  • Lady Ireland gold member
    October 5, 2008

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    By far the best poem i've read this year on this site!!!!
    Cyn my sis this is truely beautiful, what apersonifacation of the old briny, i love how you use every known word for the sea, thats magic babe. the whole entire poem is so captivating and wonderous.
    Slán
    Dolores x


  • IansCyberspace silver member
    October 5, 2008

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    "O, Faithful Ocean!
    Salty kisses spray from thee;
    Though my heart is torn,
    And my body worn,
    You are always there for me."
    Now isn't that a good description of a faithful friend? Sometimes the advice they give in our darkest moments is "salty kisses" unpalatable at the time they may be when those comments are swallowed, direct enough to bring tears to the eyes, but you know they are a "nurturing sea" and those gentle waves of advice will help take you to your destination. The picture chosen is supurb!


    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      October 5, 2008
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      Thank you for the compliment...

      Thanks also for stopping in to read my work tonight, I'll be over your way ASAP tomorrow... I'm off to sleep now. Thanks again, and take care!!! Peace Always, Cyn


  • oneeye
    September 30, 2008

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    Dead reckoned.

    If you not be a sailor you sure have the feelings of a sailor! Many sunrises,sunsets,moonless and full moon nites, have always invoke the same feelings you have expressed. The sea gives one time to reflect ones' relationship with others and themselves. This was Well Done!


  • Free Man
    September 10, 2008
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    Breathtakingly Beautiful!!!

    Wow, Brilliant!!!


  • Harrisham Minhas
    August 5, 2008

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    This is a splendid poem.
    It flows smoothly and expresses the hope that you find in the sea during a sad period of time.
    Beautifully worded.

  • max337
    February 26, 2008
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    That was very good.


  • Sagerider
    January 30, 2008
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    I feel bad for you

    very nice write.


  • wishintreeUK
    December 31, 2007

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    Inspirational

    This is such a heartfelt piece of writing! you have laid your heart and soul bare... the eigth stanza stands out the most for me as I read through.
    The sea is so mighty in all its different moods, especially so for expressing our emotions when we may find ourselves in a dark place in our life.

    You are truly a talented poet, thank you for sharing your work with us.

    Katie


  • Pandorea
    December 2, 2007
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    hey...nice...really beautifully written. well done!


  • paulcreates silver member
    November 24, 2007
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    Oh see!

    Each ten waves of verse gently lap against the mind. Very enjoyable read lassie.


  • kidwithgun silver member
    November 23, 2007

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    amazing. beautiful pictures, great word choice. i love the classic layout to this - not many people do this anymore. it's genus


  • Lowell Poe
    October 28, 2007

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    Cyn,
    This piece hit me right in my heart.
    My Grand dad from Ireland was a fisherman who loved the sea.
    Pictures of the sea in every room in his home.
    His eyes would sparkle just speaking of it.
    He missed it so.
    I wish he could have layed his old eyes on these words.

    Great Job.

    LOWELL


  • sunny day
    October 28, 2007

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    A solemn and beautifully penned piece you have done here and the dedication in your author notes just reached out and grabbed hold of my heart. Your elegant verbiage made for such vivid imagery. The ocean is a wonderful place and as much as it holds so much solace for me it can be tempestuous and unforgiving also. I love how you changed the rhyming scheme within it at times also. The way you called out to the ocean at the start of each stanza was excellent. Kudos for you on this powerful piece and best wishes in the contest. Keep that ink flowing like the ocean's tides. Love and God bless, Joyce


  • Sonja
    October 28, 2007
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    Breathless, I am breathless. Strong, sad, nice...I can
    add all possible attributes.
    ~Sonja~


  • poeticweaver gold member
    October 26, 2007

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    Excellent Sis,

    You muse is sure working fine here indeed!
    What indepth imagery, and metaphors.
    Thanks for sharing here, I really enjoy your writes.
    For each time I read one from your heart, it moves me.

    Much love, brother Timothy


  • Lost Raindrops
    October 23, 2007

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    I do say~ a true heartfelt dedication to all those who have embraced your heart! Lovely presentation and emotionally compelling to the heart!
    Des


  • Desire gold member
    October 22, 2007

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    Magnificent!!

    Beautiful piece You have penned
    Love this!

    Beautiful dedication
    Words dance around the Heart
    Powerful verse!!

    Also loved how You started each stanza
    Magnificent!!

    Best wishes to You in all You do;
    Many blessings too
    and much love~ Desire~*~


  • jo-el
    October 22, 2007

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    what an awesome dedication. their so much spirit in this write and a true appreciation for all gifts in love. excellent expression


  • Peteskid gold member
    October 22, 2007

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    a classic feel to this and a voice of a humble grateful mariner or traveler borne by the sea to home..so well done, a wonderful mood and feeling here...PK


  • tealover1991
    October 22, 2007

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    Wow. You are a very strong woman. I know almost exactly how you feel. It's hard but you were strong you keep that pen up in the air proudly!! Well done and keep up the great works of art through poetry!!


  • RedwingSpirit silver member
    October 21, 2007

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    very good tribute to a friend these are my favorite two parts
    O, Healing Waters!
    Throughout my blackest hours,
    Sailing clear blue waters together, we go;
    You carry me to that distant shore,
    Because that’s what friends are for.

    O, Briny Sea!
    Your charms hold life’s mysteries,
    Within your deep, dark womb,
    You keep them all entombed,
    And only you can set them free.


  • TwilightDazzles
    October 21, 2007

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    This too is a very beautiful write!! I am impressed with your talent!

    "As you gently touch and comfort me,
    You kindly set my spirit free."

    I feel exactly this way when I am near the sea. You have done an outstanding job with this!! Thanks for sharing

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