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By The Sea |
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Denise
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The rolling rhythm of the sea Still sings its soothing harmony Upon the rocks crescendos crash Creating sprays that gently splash. The briny air chimes that I'm home Beside the ebb and flow of foam Along the endless stretch of shore It saturates, fills every pore. The seagulls soar so gracefully Above a sun-flecked tapestry Of undulating gray and blue From days of old yet always new. The sanderlings dash to and fro Delightful is their feathered show As with the ocean they play tag In hopes a tasty meal to snag. We stroll the shoreline’s velvet sand Enjoying, sharing, hand in hand Removed so far from churning strife That is the bane of city life. Perhaps, one day, right here we’ll stay Between the ocean and the bay. < !signature--> Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 03-20-2000).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Oh Denise, you've made me long to be there  I love this!!!! <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ This one is just beautiful. Carefree and light it soars. Sending me in rapture to the nearest shore. I can taste the salty air on each verse. Truly an exquisite poem. Lovely, Denise. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Denise, You sure do know how to paint a picture with words! This was simply lovely. The ocean is such a wonderful place, can mesmerize me in a heartbeat! Wonderful piece of art you have here, my friend. Take care, AMY ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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INclan Senior Member
since 1999-07-20
Posts 1024Indiana, USA |
I can really identify with this Denise. I enjoy walking along the ocean beach. Your poem brought back many fond memories. Thank you! INclan |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you Rebecca, Marge, Amy and INclan for reading and for your lovely comments! I appreciate it! We had a wonderful day at the shore and I can't wait until the next time! Denise |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
I sit in class all day Wanting to go out and play In the ocean with water so cool 'stead of german like a fool Staring out at skies of blue Stuck in class like super glue Teacher prattling on and on Cant stop the urge to yawn Oh I would love to be at the beach Instead of in here with the Teach Sand and sun and relaxation not this mental exasperation! Great Poem Denise The beach sounds wonderful right now, the weather is perfect for it here[This message has been edited by Mistikman (edited 03-18-2000).] |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
Oh how I long to be back in FL... don't know if I can wait until April with poems like yours~ It was a delightful read!~ Marie~ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind; And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind." The Bard |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you Mistikman and Marie for reading and for your wonderful responses! Denise |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Denise, this is PERFECTION of poetry..you filled my mind with these beautiful images...I have never seen an ocean but i feel like i have now... see I got sand in my shoes...  take care, jm Now for me some words come easy But I know that they don't mean that much Compared with the things that are said when lovers touch You never knew what I loved in you I don't know what you loved in me Maybe the picture of somebody you were hoping I might be jackson browne |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you Janet Marie! I'm glad I could make you 'see' the ocean! There's no place else like it in the world! I hope you get there some day! Denise |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I absolutely love it... I think I'll take a drive by the beach today - Just to make sure it's still there...  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Denise, Are you sure you weren't in Florida with me. What superb poetry. It is always a pleasure to read verses by a poet of your caliber. Liz |
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Denise
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Thank you Nan and Elizabeth for reading and for your lovely comments! I envy you living so close to the ocean, Nan! That's one of my dreams! Elizabeth, I went to Cape May, NJ on Thursday for the day. We had a great time. It went too fast of course! Maybe I'll get there again soon! Denise |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
The crisp ocean air pinning back my hair, ocean's cool water lows tickling at my bare toes, the vision of foreverness gives way to my creativeness, so with this brilliant poem made to flow even and weaved like a braid I thank the kind artist here first hand for taking me to visit this peaceful land. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you for reading, Gloria, and for your beautiful poetic response!! I am always amazed when people can write such wonderful poetry on the spur of the moment like that!! I think that takes real talent!! Thanks again!! Love ya Denise |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Excellent, wish I was there. I love the water and thought you described it perfectly!!!! Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
"The seagulls soar so gracefully Above a sun-flecked tapestry" what a beautiful line, Denise. Such a sweet and tender scene you have painted. ~ Claire |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
I think God meant us to all live by the sea, don't you, Denise? Lovely poem Corinne |
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Cypher Junior Member
since 2000-02-19
Posts 17 |
Denise, you salute the ocean with eloquence. Great piece. Cypher |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Denise. you make me long for the ocean. Can't wait to come see you and see it together. I hope it inspires me as it obviously does you |
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angel girl Member
since 1999-07-23
Posts 322within a whisper... |
Wow, you have painted a beautiful picture. Well done. One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. -William Shakespeare |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you Lone Wolf, Claire, Corinne, Cypher, Ruth and Angel for reading and for your kind comments. I'm glad you liked it! Yes, Corinne, I do believe so! Ruth, I can't wait either! It will be soooo much fun! Thank you again everybody! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Perfect ..... I love this piece Denise ... Stunning !!!! |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Denise--you have taken me to the place I love without moving from this chair...thank you. |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
I really really liked this Denise. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you Pepper, Martie and Robert for reading and for your lovely comments! I'm glad I could share my day at the beach with you! Denise |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Hi Denise, I just searched your poems, and I see you get lots of comments. I can see why. But, this piece is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing --- and I have just learned that when commenting, I can throw a poem like this right to the top where it belongs. Teresa King |
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Denise
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Thank you, Teresa, I'm glad you enjoyed this. I wrote this after returning from a day at the shore, my favorite place to be! Denise |
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PrincessPoet Member
since 2000-04-15
Posts 133Long Beach, Calif. |
DMSnyder: You brought back many memories also, moments of inspiration the beach was once, one of my Favorite places to write. Poetry & Frienship, From: PrincessPoet |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you for your kind words, Princess! That must be heaven to write by the sea! I'll definitely have to try it one of these days! Denise |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Denise, Simply beautiful my dear, it makes me want to go to the beach. Cerenity |
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Denise
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Thanks, Cerenity! I'm glad you liked it! Hey, let's go to the beach, I'm ready!! Denise |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
perhaps yes |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ You word-lifted me from my comfy chair and transported me to the sea~ Thank you once again~ ****Playing in the archives ... having a Denise day~  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Hello Miss Denise, however did I manage to miss this gem? So glad to find this. Reminded me of Lake Superior, just like the ocean except fresh water. Never been to the ocean so I can't say for sure but you took me there with your words. Hope you're doing well! |
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