As the sun sinks down lower on the horizon
I could sit and relish the peace for evermore.
Listening to the swoosh of the pewter waves
as they curl and fall on their way to the shore.
Hear the swish as they run up the orange sand,
colours reflecting from the warm evening sky.
The golden rays of the sun streaked over the water
and across the wet sand until where it runs dry.
All alone on the beach tasting tangy, salty air,
mesmerised by the ancient rhythm of the sea.
A haunting cry of a bird riding the thermals
echoing in my heart with his joy to be free.
Author notes
Photo from the internet
A contest entry
- BWOW #13...Best Write of the Week, with Aboomer, Starz of Heaven and islekine by islekine.
700 points, ended July 17, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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An absolutely beautiful piece that truly touches the soul. This is one georgous sunset in this picture, and your words mimic the oceans rhythm. I once many years ago as a schoolgirl went on a camping trip and very early in the morning, around 4, we went swimming down the beach. Opposite to what you have mentioned but none the less, the feeling was such that has remained with me till this day. Excellent rhyme and flow that made me want to just settle down and close my eyes and listen for the peaceful sound that cannot be matched. Congratulations on the silver trophy...so well deserved from a writer who's poetry is always so mesmerizing.
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Condor, thank you so very much for saying such nice things about this poem. You are right, it makes no difference if it is the start of a new day or at the end of one, the beach has such a spiritual contact with your soul. Summer or winter, sunshine, wind or rain and even snow, you feel closer to to whatever pulls inside your heart. I adore the ocean and all its moods.
Sheila
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Peaceful and Serene
Wow what an amazing write, it brought a sense of peace and serenity over me while reading and left me wanting more. I used to live near the ocean in Florida and I could walk on the beach and lose myself and my problems for a time before reality would set back in. I loved the sunsets and sunrises the most. Your poem is full of such vivid imagery and emotion.
I used to feed the overhead seagulls they would come down and snatch the food right out of my hand was so cool. Anyways thanks for sharing and congrats on the Silver. Keep up the amazing writing my dear friend, hugs Theresa
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Thank you Theresa, for commenting on my poem about the sea in the evening sun. I see you posted it while I was away. I am having a really dry spell with writing at the moment with some problems going on so I hope it will soon pass and I can get back to it. There is nothing on earth like a beach to sooth a troubled mind and it matters not where that beach is, hot or cool climates, it seems to cleanse the soul. Sheila
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Hi Sheila !!
A beautiful poetic masterpiece ! The poem , the picture
They flow so magically !! An elegant and captivating write
and my pleasure to read today !
PS , congratulations on your well deserved trophy !!
Best always & hugs , Friend Easy
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Thank you so much Easy. It is so simple to write of such beauty when you have stood in such a place and felt the magic first hand. Sheila
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L O V E IT!
I was fortunate enough to experience some alone time at the oceans shore a few weeks ago and the imagery you detailed here is wonderful!
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I hope you get a chance to enjoy the inner calm again before too long Nicole. The healing powers of the sea shore is great, no matter if it is calm or rough, it soothes your soul and lifts your spirit. Sheila
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very calming, i live by the sea.and this poem is very evocative of its atmoshere ,, good luck
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How I envy you for living near the sea, I really miss it and the way it makes me feel. Thank you for your kind comment Peter. Sheila
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Beautifully done!!!
Enchanting, serene & full of the most wonderful & tranquil imagery with great rhythm, rhyme & flow...
Captures the essence of the picture beautifully...
Keep up the good work...
Well done!!!
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Thank you Fritz, even your comments you write so eloquently. Maybe I will increase your pocket money
Mumsie.
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How lovely - so peaceful and relaxing. Wonderful images.
One of the things I have enjoyed most in life is just sitting and watching the sunrise and sunsets over an ocean......don't get to do it often, but each time I do the memory lasts and stays with me.
Beautiful picture, lovely wording. Very nicely done. I truly enjoyed this.
thank you for your entry
best wishes in the contest
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Thanks to you aboomer for your kind comment. I consider it one of the most wonderful privileges in life to have been able to sit with ones own thoughts and enjoy this beautiful site on any of the worlds coastlines. Sheila
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This is just one of those pieces that I do not want to leave the poem page lol nice write indeed thank you again for coming out in support of our contest best to you always be well.
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Thanks Starz, I am glad you enjoyed reading. Sheila
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This is wonderful!
So peaceful...the picture is beautiful too! Vivid images...well penned...
Thanks for your continued support...best wishes in the contest and always!
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Thank you Islekine. This is a picture I keep in my mind whenever I need a place to hide from the world. I love the ocean and sometimes I feel a really overpowering need to be near it. Some people have never seen the ocean at all so I count myself as one of the lucky ones to have experienced sights like this first hand in my life. Sheila
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such a lovely piece, engaging the spirit and leaving a soft sentiment that one could fly off into a place where our perspective may not be obscured by the day to day issues clouding sight.
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Thank you very much EP for stopping by and commenting. I really appreciate your kind words. Sheila
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A lovely poem! So beautiful with great flow and imagery. Love where you went with the picture... Lovely verses with great rhymes ... A joy to read.. Best wishes in the contest
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Thank you crivanea for stopping by and commenting, I appreciate your kind words.
Sheila
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Picture and poem compliment each other. I can feel the peace and tranquility as I read your poem. Lovely, just lovely.
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Thank you Bob, glad you liked it. Sheila
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oh yes my sister
LOVLEY
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By heavens that was quick. I'm not sure the ink is dry. Thank you and I always appreciate you stopping by. Sheila
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