Like breakers crashing on the shore
my thoughts are racing, flinging more
fine words across the skudding sky,
and tumbling then, in deft reply.
An ocean deep of ballads sweet;
of free verse and iambic feet,
and whirling in the tidal brew
are sonnets, blank verse and Haiku.
My work is often unrefined ~
my rhymes are sometimes much maligned,
yet I believe it's my domain
to make folks laugh, and entertain.
And poetry is like the sea ~
it cleanses, lifts and carries me
to set me on a distant shore
and leaves me breathless, wanting more.
Author notes
Picture credit to: MARC ADAMUS
A contest entry
- 10,000 POINT - 8 HOUR - 1st ANNUAL ROADDOG INTERNATIONL BLITZ POETRY CONTEST - 10,000 POINTS - PLEASE FOLKS REMEMBER IT IS APRIL FOOLS DAY by Roaddog Wolf.
475 points, ended April 2, 2008, 15 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Poetry/Poems by Hockeygal4life.
700 points, ended October 14, 15 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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I'm awe stricken, this is 100% what it's all about!!!!!
your a finalist!!! 
Humbling to say the least. I wish I'd written something as well as your thoughts here. Inspiring in the aspect alone!!!
Your a finalist!!!
Take care always,
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wow what a beautiful images you have painted in your word s and I am sure many poeple can relate to your wonderful words it cleanses and lifts us up or down and touchs our soul wanting more I enjoyed these line the most they were very touching
Like breakers crashing on the shore
my thoughts are racing, flinging moreAnd poetry is like the sea ~
it cleanses, lifts and carries me
to set me on a distant shore
and leaves me breathless, wanting more. fantastic poem good luck in the contest
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Wonderful poetic take on that sharp picture. Thank you for entering the contest, good luck.
♥
whisper
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I like this, the rhyme is good and the flow was good until I feel...the last line of the second verse where it dropped out of flow slightly and then picked up in the continuation of the poem. It is a fine write nonetheless, thanks for sharing and keep smiling. Jess
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very nice
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wow...
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great
natural poet.
i loved it.
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If your thoughts flow like breakers, flinging words across the sky, and you get such a quick reply, then poetry is much easier for you than me.
Beautiful simile and great metaphors, and may I say the fantastic picture truly adds to the mood of your work. Good choice of words, and great choice of design.
My lines strain even when they do rhyme. Although you say yours are much maligned, I find them to be highly refined.
You entertained, and left me wanting more. Great work of self description. I truly enjoyed reading it. Great aesthetics both in word and in design! -
i love this poem!
it has a great usage of metaphores,it makes you feel like you are there -
this is beautiful. i love the metaphors, it definatly deserved some sort of trophee =]
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wow another great poem...wonderful metaphors! I loved the whole read. the second and third stanzas were really great...and the last stanza ended this well. the first stanza really grabbed my attention. i just simply love it.
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Bandits United!
Congratulations on the silver for this wonderful poem, I would have given it gold though
I love the way your thoughts drift smoothly along, making me want to read on and on, this is one of the most interesting and appealing poems I have read in a long while, to me it's what I call poetic, and it reminds me of 'a host of golden daffodils' it's made such a great impression on me
Excellent rhythm, I like the floaty lightness from line to line, truly engaging and will be remembered long after reading...I wonder if I could have permission to add this to my author's page. then I can read it everyday
Much love ~Lilac
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Bandits United
A truly wonderful poem. Your imagery is just wonderful I really can see what you are talking about. I know that is the point of imagery but i still like saying it. Your rhyming is flawless and very nicely done. I applaud you dear poet. Great job keep it up.
always write from the heart
Never give up
Kate
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Bandits United!
Poetry cleanses my soul to
What a wonderful write the imagery is amazing. You are the queen of rhyme and meter! Congrats on the Silver so well deserved. If I did not have my poetry I don't know what I would do. Sorry I am late on the read but as you know I am still on the mend from my recent illness. Hope your day was as special as you are Hugs Theresa
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Bandits United
A well deserved silver button!
You are a princess of rhyme.I love reading your poems.
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Bandits United!
I really like the take on the picture... so very creative I love the rhyme and the content, it is all so beautifully done - a very deserving silver trophy!
Keep writing
Polly
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Bandits United!
This is awesome, I love this, and you do rhyme so well and you always put a smile on my face with your delightful humor. This is written picture perfect, love it!
Love & light
Debbera
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BANDITS UNITED
This is your day in the spotlight - enjoy. Lovely picture prompt and a great interpretation of this picture. Wonderful metaphor used in these lines, good flow, rhythm and rhyme and silver winner to boot. Congratulations.
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BANDITS UNITED YAY!
I love poetry that rhymes like this and sounds like this and IS THIS! 
You totally captured me as an admirer with your beautiful write.
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BANDITS UNITED!!!!
a marvelous write filled with wonderful imagery. this has good rhythm and rhyme. this part really touched me:
"poetry is like the sea ~
it cleanses, lifts and carries me
to set me on a distant shore
and leaves me breathless, wanting more."
it exactly states how i feel about poetry
thank you for sharing this. you are very talented. keep writing! God bless you always
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BANDITS UNITED !!
What a delightful mix of nature, spring boarding metaphorically into your life and perceptions on writing. A fun read thanks for sharing your insight and humor.
Congrats on the Trophy!
You have been selected for the Bandit Spotlight today because WE CARE! Thank you for being the thoughtful active Bandit that you are.
Bandits Rock!
Brother Dennis
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Bandits United
I enjoyed reading your poem. My rhymes are often maligned as well as many poets have pointed out. Congrats on your silver trophy. -
BANDITS UNITED!
I've used writer's block for inspiration when my brain failed me otherwise, and once I've written a poem like this, simply celebrating the word in thought conceived. This is a fine piece, with a good meter and excellent rhyming. Congrats on being spotlighted!
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Bandits United
"And poetry is like the sea ~
It cleanses, lifts, and carries me..."
This poem is very touching and I'm sure its one that the poets on AP can all relate to. Lovely, tender, soft imagery is carried by your words! Touching, I enjoyed this.
animated
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A great poem about writing poetry. I liked the humour and the rhyme. It read at a jolly pace too. Great pic with great poem...alby
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bandits united
OH MY! What a lovely poem and the picture is marvelous
I especially fancied
An ocean deep of ballads sweet;
of free verse and iambic feet,
and whirling in the tidal brew
are sonnets, blank verse and Haiku.
well deserving of a silver if not a platinum trophy
Len
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Bandits United!
A stunning piece and your rhyme was superb. You took the reader through with a story and left them wanting more of your ocean of honesty.
~M~
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Well, I would hardly be fair if I said this poem was anything but marvelous!
"And poetry is like the sea ~
it cleanses, lifts and carries me
to set me on a distant shore
and leaves me breathless, wanting more."
what a great closing stanza, it concludes the poem with a sense of it continuing and leaves the reader"wanting more". Good write
And thank you for the additional fun and thoughts I am glad you suggested, that I perhaps should consider regarding the contest, it was good advice.
thank you for entering and good luck in the contest
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WOW LOU!!!
"My work is often unrefined ~
my rhymes are sometimes much maligned,"
Not this time! This is great stuff with all the right emphasis in all the right places. I have noticed your proportion of Gold to either Silver or Bronze is much better now than a few months ago. Rock On, Poet, Rock On!
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This is a very lovely poem. good luck in the contest
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Magnificent write this babe-drank in every word and thoroughly enjoyed!
BOL!
HIlly
xxx
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excellent poem, very well done thank you for entering and good luck. I really enjoyed the poem, I'm impressed
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wow this is awsome good luck
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