Open Poetry #17 |
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Ocean Sunset |
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Auguste![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea ![]() |
Ocean Sunset by Michael I stayed at the ocean until sunset, watching dolphins play, waves splashing against the seawall with great displays of foam and spray. As sun began setting the water changed from dark blue to jade green and then caught colors of the falling day and painted itself accordingly. Just as the sun was about to drop completely out of sight I watched it light the moon and prepare the sky for coming of night. First stars appeared. A mist began rolling in from the ocean and the shoreline soon became damp with fog. I spoke to a pretty young woman gathering shells. She said she was gathering them so they could be spread across the tables at her wedding. I gave her the ones I’d been collecting and watched as she smiled. As darkness came I made my way home. Michael Auguste~ |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Seems you spread a little sunshine yourself. Enjoyed |
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RosePetal![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
Such a beautiful write from your loving heart! (hugs) RP |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Michael, this is so beautiul, you make my heart ache for the ocean ![]() |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael--Thank you for painting the ocean's sunset on the east coast for me. One day you will see it slip into the sea in California. This was a beautiful poem, and a great gift, the shells. Hugs! |
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Charisma![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
what a beautiful picture you present here, thank you for sharing these beauty, Love it a lot ![]() ![]() ~*Theresia~* |
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catalinamoon![]()
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Well, you know I love the title here..my favorite thing is an ocean sunset. This was a beautiful story, passed on some happy feelings. Thanks. Sandra |
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rosepetals25![]()
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Michael, Thanking for sharing this story.. I enjoyed it ![]() ![]() Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* What a beautiful vision you paint with your words. I love it. **hugs** ![]() Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Interloper![]() ![]()
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Sounds like you are sowing for a fine reaping ![]() |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Great day told beautifully. |
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Greeneyes![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I know the inspiration from which this came, I have seen that Ocean Sunset....wooohooooo I will be there basking in the sun in 4 days!!!!!! keep the weather warm for me....well as close as ya can to FL.....lovely Michael....thanks for sharing this... Lauren~ I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. Anne Frank 09*12*01 [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (edited 11-28-2001).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Michael...we could use a little of your beautiful warm ocean view up here in the cold northland. I love collecting shells....so relaxing..lovely write! ~hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Auguste![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
RSWells, what a nice thing to say. Thank you! ![]() RosePetal, you're very sweet and I thank you. ![]() Susan, we all need the feel of a SEA breeze now and then. ![]() Martie, yes one day I will watch as it falls into the Pacific. ![]() Theresia, Thank you for the nice words and for reading. ![]() Sandra, it was a beautiful day, my friend, and I felt compelled to share it here. ![]() Tara, yes we all need the ocean once in awhile to bring us peace. ![]() Startime, you're much too kind, but I love it. LOL! ![]() Interloper, and interesting thought. ![]() walker, I love seeing your posts on my work. Thank you very much ![]() Lauren, yes, just 4 days and you'll have the sun, the peace, the sound of gulls. ![]() ![]() Nancy, yes, it is relaxing, isn't it? ![]() Michael Auguste~ |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
This is so beautiful! You truly are an artist of words...and every poem - a masterpiece ![]() ![]() Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Oh, Michael. Now you've made me just a bit homesick for the coast...any coast! I spent many hours collecting seashells and driftwood for my kinetic sculptures, and watching sunsets and sunrises was always a spiritual moment for me. Thank you for warming my heart tonight (and it is -20F outside now, going to -30F by Sat!) Why am I here? Why am I not strolling on the beaches at sunset? Why? Maybe next year. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
If only...sigh! Your backdrop, your words are sublime. Such a wonderful being you are. Sincerely, Regina |
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Auguste![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Melissa, are you trying to give me a big head? LOL! ![]() ![]() Kacy, -20F? YIKES! It's 74F here. Come on down, my friend and we'll collect some shells together under the warm southern sun. ![]() Regina, Thank you for the sweet compliment. I could also say exactly the same of you, my friend. ![]() Michael Auguste~ |
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