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The Waves Control My Destiny
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The Waves Control My Destiny |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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The Waves Control My Destiny by Michael Auguste The sea controls me as it ought The smell of brine, perfume to me Since early youth it's all I've sought The waves control my destiny To sit in peace upon the sand And hear the gulls, their music sing To watch the waves come kiss the land To most, it's just a simple thing But not to me, it's life itself Eternal as can ever be The roaring surf, the crashing sea It's so much more than simple wealth The salty air, the drying brine The moaning depths of this great beast I feel a part, I feel them mine And for my eyes they are a feast It knows no time, this untamed wild And nor do I when I'm at the shore While sometimes quiet will this beast be At other times let out a roar The sea oats dance with every breeze The waves rush in with foam and spray I sit in thought and so at ease As seagulls feed and children play So much a part of me is this Like some fair woman at my side To place upon her lips a kiss And wish that she would be my bride The tide runs deep and swift in me And whale songs echo in my mind I know I'll aways love the sea And never leave her far behind [This message has been edited by Auguste (edited 08-16-2000).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I love the feelings I felt while I was reading this...made me feel like I was there enjoying the beauty of the ocean...also made me think about the feelings I had the first time I went scuba diving...James |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Michael, your verse conveys your love and respect for the ocean so acutely. This is beautiful, and I love what you've done to it. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
jmlee, I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem. Almost my entire childhood was spent there and I never quite got it out of my system...never will. I'm moving back to the sea in a few months and plan to spend the rest of my life there. Take care, Michael |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hello Michael... You captured my heart with this one. I am a child of the sea, born near it, raised on it, and never far away from it. I love everything you wrote in this beautiful poem, and it also shows off your marvelous talent in writing!! I'm keeping this one, my friend...< !signature--> Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 08-16-2000).] |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Claire, Thank you for your kind words. The re-written poem is a reflection of what you've taught me. I do so appreciate any words of advice you can give me to help improve the writing. You're a good friend. Michael |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Claire, Thank you for your kind words. The re-written poem is a reflection of what you've taught me. I do so appreciate any words of advice you can give me to help improve my writing. You're a good friend. Michael |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Sunny, What wonderful things you had to say. I didn't know I was still capable of blushing. I also spent a great deal of my time around the ocean and absolutely love it. By the way, thanks for calling me, "Michael." It's nice to hear. Also, thank you for your very nice comments. Take care, my friend! Michael |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Very well done Michael....I know what you mean exactly. The ocean is marvelous in it's power and strength and yet it can be so peaceful and calming..it truly is a wonder... this is great writing. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
ethome, Thanks so much for responding to my poem and the nice comments. Yes, the ocean can have many faces. Take care, Michael |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This is incredible...a peace you've found, and I thank you for sharing it with us... |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
serenity, Thank you for the sweet comments. Michael |
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