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Seaside Sonnet |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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 Serenity floods through my soul today; A canvas splashed with memories sublime Transports me to those shores of grand Cape May To childhood, back to that simpler time. Beside the oceanside is found release Completely I am cleansed from cleaving stress Awash in tides of ever-flowing peace Immersed in God’s creative timelessness. Upon the rocks crescendos mighty crash Gulls swoop and soar in glee above each crest In reverie amidst the foam I splash On velvet sand, sun-kissed, I find true rest. Enchantment is the gift the artist brings Enraptured by each stroke my spirit sings. 4/4/2000 |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'Serenity floods through my soul today; A canvas splashed with memories sublime' 'In reverie amidst the foam I splash On velvet sand, sun-kissed, I find true rest.' Hey Denise! Beautiful graphic to go with an even more beautifully expressed poem! Love it!! sp  everytime I close my eyes, I see your face, I taste you on my lips... every night I fantasize that I can feel you on my fingertips... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Immersed in God’s creative timelessness. Upon the rocks crescendos mighty crash Gulls swoop and soar in glee above each crest In reverie amidst the foam I splash On velvet sand, sun-kissed, I find true rest. Enchantment is the gift the artist brings Enraptured by each stroke my spirit sings. ================== a sonnet by Denise is a gift of cadence kissed imagery this is so lovely Denise!!! a treat for the eyes and lips (read aloud)  As sure as God made wine you can't wrap your arms around a memory In the dark for me youre the candle flame that flickers to life ~Mission UK~ |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you, Snowpants and Janet Marie! Glad you liked it! The picture is a snapshot I took when I was in Cape May in February of '99. If you look real close you can see the lighthouse (Very top, center). I really must get a camera with a telscopic lens! Thanks again!! |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Applauding....Brava! TEACH me! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Beautiful sonnet - a wonderful dedication to that magical land and sea~ Take care, Melissa~ |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ Beautifully portrayed, sweet sonneteer ! 'Upon the rocks crescendos mighty crash' I can fairly hear this imagery ! *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wonderful, Denise. A beautiful sonnet and, when you write about the beach or seaside, nobody does it better..  |
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David2 Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 407 |
Denise, This was wonderful! Excellently constructed and eloquently worded. I loved it. Thanks, David2 |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is beautiful!! And is going in my library (and if you agree, into the newsletter). |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Sunshine - Thanks! I'm a lousy teacher though...hey Nan!! Karilea is looking for a teacher....hehehe Melissa - Thanks! I wish I could live there! Marge - Wow! That's a great compliment! Thanks you! Balladeer - Thanks! Writing about the sea is the easiest thing for me, well, almost, I guess writing about my grandkids is the easiest! David - I'm flattered that one of the Sonnet Princes of Passions enjoyed this so much! Thanks so much! Sharon - Thank you so much Sharon! Of course you can use it for the newsletter! I'm flattered! Happy Birthday, too!! Thanks again everyone! |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
dear Denise; I came right home and looked this up, and oh what a delightful surprise! I love the sea and especially do i love Cape May, this is positively exquisite! Suddenly it is summer and I am there! I loved meeting you today and hearing your poetry, what a delightfully lovely person you are! Thanks for getting me back to 422! Love, Ellie P.S. go see the poem Dennis and I wrote together about the sea, it is posted under his name in Spiritual. A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This makes me feel right at home... a sonnet by the sea - What more could a poet ask for?... Awesome, Denise..  |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Denise, your sonnet exudes the admiration you have for your special seaside. Love 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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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Denise, A very nice picture is your sonnet... true to form. Your photograph brings back childhood memories for me as well of my dad and I fishing off the rocks.... looks like some good fishing there........ Bob <>< |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Ellie - You're welcome! 422 was the best part of the trip home for me. I took 202 South instead of North, so I prolonged my trip a bit. And then of course the Schuylkill...need I say more......hehehe...I arrived home at about almost 6:30, so I did 3 hours driving total today for something that should only have taken an hour each way. But it was worth it to meet you and Kamla and to see Elizabeth again, and to talk to Sy! Thanks for your lovely words. Hope to see you again soon! Nan - Not a thing, not a blessed thing...well, except maybe to be able to get off work Tuesday to come to New York to meet you and to see Elizabeth again and Kamla again before she has to leave. I'll let you know by tomorrow night! Thanks for the 'awesome'!! Claire - Thanks so much! I'm thrilled that you liked it!! Bob - Yes, the fishing is fantastic! Those memories are sooooo special, aren't they?! Thanks so much for your lovely words!! |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Dear Sweet Lady, This is beautiful, loved the imagery in this, I need to travel, I have never gone any were and I must say I have been reading about a lot of beautiful places lately, thank you for the wonderful ride. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Denise--Sometimes the longest way home is the most beautiful...your sonnet is breathtaking...I hope you got the hug Liz was to give you from me. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Cerenity - Thanks so much!! Taking a break and getting away to a favorite spot is essential!! Hope you get to do so soon!! Martie - Thanks for the hug!! There were plenty!! I didn't want to leave as you can imagine!! Sometimes the longest way home is the most beautiful....but not going in the wrong direction, getting me to the Schuylkill (the absolute worst highway in the world...or hell on earth, as I call it...hehehe) after dark!! But all's well that ends well!! Thanks for your lovely reply!! |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I would love to see the ocean someday...thanks for sharing it in the poem and the picture. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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You're welcome, Elizabeth! My pleasure! I hope you get there someday soon! There's no place on earth like it!! Thank you for your lovely reply!! |
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