Tranquility by the Sea
Share a stroll by the sea with me.42 total reviews
Comment from JDRBAR
It's obvious you wrote the poem after selecting the picture. You certainly captured the total essence of the picture in your poem. To often, the beauty of a storm is lost on those whose only thought is to seek shelter. I would love to be in a lighthouse some day and watch the living ocean.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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It's obvious you wrote the poem after selecting the picture. You certainly captured the total essence of the picture in your poem. To often, the beauty of a storm is lost on those whose only thought is to seek shelter. I would love to be in a lighthouse some day and watch the living ocean.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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Yes, this is another of my EKPHRASIS poems inspired by art, although the scene itself I have seen many times when I visited my sister in British Columbia. Thanks so much for sharing and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, beautifully done - easy and fluid rhyme and meter - well constructed in its presentation and choice of art, to complement and illustrate the verse...
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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In my opinion, beautifully done - easy and fluid rhyme and meter - well constructed in its presentation and choice of art, to complement and illustrate the verse...
Comment Written 23-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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Thank you so much for your enthusiastic response to my poem. Rod
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You are indeed welcome, Rod...Eve
Comment from lalajovanoski
Hello my dear friend, I very much enjoyed reading this beautifully written poem. I love the structure in this is very soft and so is the flow. Great entry for the contest I think you should do very well I wish you all the best and good luck to you. Thank you very much for sharing this. God bless you. With love, Lola
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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Hello my dear friend, I very much enjoyed reading this beautifully written poem. I love the structure in this is very soft and so is the flow. Great entry for the contest I think you should do very well I wish you all the best and good luck to you. Thank you very much for sharing this. God bless you. With love, Lola
Comment Written 23-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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I appreciate your very prophetic view of my poem (which did win) and your wonderful praise. Rod
Comment from papa55mike
I've had the privilege to walk the stormy coastline of Lake Michigan. It was amazing to feel the harsh wind and the stinging spray from the Lake below. This is a wonderfully written poem and I love the picture.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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I've had the privilege to walk the stormy coastline of Lake Michigan. It was amazing to feel the harsh wind and the stinging spray from the Lake below. This is a wonderfully written poem and I love the picture.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 23-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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I, too, have enjoyed such scenes along the Lake Michigan coastline, Mike. I am especially pleased you could relate to the imagery so well and truly appreciate your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
On craggy point a lighthouse looms.
Its sweeping beams of silver light
slash through the shroud of drifting mist,
revealing boulders masked at night.
Though drama lurks this darkened day,
I find true peace in what is there,
those noisy birds, the whipped-up sea,
all nature's gifts He lets me share.' Such a stunning write it reminded me of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Beautiful and imaginative I absolutely adored this write very well done kind regards Meia xx
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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On craggy point a lighthouse looms.
Its sweeping beams of silver light
slash through the shroud of drifting mist,
revealing boulders masked at night.
Though drama lurks this darkened day,
I find true peace in what is there,
those noisy birds, the whipped-up sea,
all nature's gifts He lets me share.' Such a stunning write it reminded me of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Beautiful and imaginative I absolutely adored this write very well done kind regards Meia xx
Comment Written 23-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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Wow! To be compared to Coleridge is a real honor, Meia. Thanks so much for your enthusiastic review of my poem. Rod
Comment from Ben Colder
Real poetry. You have my vote. Love the moment it brings and the photo is right on. My best to you in the contest. I hope you win.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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Real poetry. You have my vote. Love the moment it brings and the photo is right on. My best to you in the contest. I hope you win.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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Thank you so much for your endorsement and extremely kind praise, Ben. I also appreciate that golden sixth star very much.
Rod
Comment from apky
I'm really not that good with quatrain poems. But I do love this artwork and the words you assembled to describe nature's boundless beauty and mystery. You put tranquility and tempestuousness together in the last stanza.
Though drama lurks this darkened day,
I find true peace in what is there,
those noisy birds, the whipped-up sea,
all nature's gifts He lets me share.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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I'm really not that good with quatrain poems. But I do love this artwork and the words you assembled to describe nature's boundless beauty and mystery. You put tranquility and tempestuousness together in the last stanza.
Though drama lurks this darkened day,
I find true peace in what is there,
those noisy birds, the whipped-up sea,
all nature's gifts He lets me share.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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I am delighted you enjoyed my quatrain so much. Thank you for pointing out the stanza that appealed to you most. Rod
Comment from Poetic Friend
I could resist reading this poem when I read the title. I am enchanted by the sea; hence, your title grabbed my attention. Your imaged filled quatrains mesmerized me and maintained my attention. I am awestruck by the enchantment of your words.
I have also written a poem about the sea, entitled "My Friend, the Sea." If your time permits, please feel free to read it.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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I could resist reading this poem when I read the title. I am enchanted by the sea; hence, your title grabbed my attention. Your imaged filled quatrains mesmerized me and maintained my attention. I am awestruck by the enchantment of your words.
I have also written a poem about the sea, entitled "My Friend, the Sea." If your time permits, please feel free to read it.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
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I am very honored to hear you say you were "awestruck" by the words of my poem, Poetic Friend. I truly appreciate your very kind praise. I did browse through your portfolio and read your poem which I enjoyed very much. Rod
Comment from oliver818
I really enjoyed this poem, I love the sea and you captured it very well here. I particularly enjoyed the last verse, very beautiful and makes me want to go to the sea myself. Thanks for sharing and have a really great day
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2017
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I really enjoyed this poem, I love the sea and you captured it very well here. I particularly enjoyed the last verse, very beautiful and makes me want to go to the sea myself. Thanks for sharing and have a really great day
Comment Written 23-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2017
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I am delighted my poem could urge you to go to the sea first-hand. Thanks so much for sharing and your kind praise.
Comment from Abby Wilson-hand
ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!! I LOVE IT
THE PICTURE ENHANCES THE BEAUTY
OF THE POEM NICE WRITE MY FRIEND
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2017
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ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!! I LOVE IT
THE PICTURE ENHANCES THE BEAUTY
OF THE POEM NICE WRITE MY FRIEND
Comment Written 23-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2017
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Thank you so much, Abby. I am thrilled by your response to my Quatrain and truly appreciate the bonus stars.
