The Ocean's Blessing

 

 

 

 

 

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The Ocean's Blessing

 

Inspired by Sue’s poem “The Nature of Love”

(http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/ladysue/607187/)

 

 

Her hungered eyes drank waters' blue

As waves did strain to meet her stride

And she, with yearning, welled bold forth

Embracing sea's warm, calming tide

 

How waters leapt, caressing legs

And wind rose wild to toss her hair

How she so wept to shed life’s woes

And sea, with blessings, answered prayer

 

And in that fluent benediction

Soul opened wide to meet ' sea's air

And cradled, cleansed by waves, rejoiced

To revel in this union rare

 

All anguished tears of life were dried

As ocean washed years' cares away

And to her core she was renewed

When sun did set upon the day

 

And smiling, turned she to the night

For always ocean will be there

Forever surge with pow'r of life

Serenity and peace to share

 

 

©2010 Richard Puetter

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Reviews

[Ian Faraway]

I got a very old school feel from this poem. It was like a modern take of Shakespearean language. I enjoyed it. The imagery, however, was what really blew me away with this piece. I'm always been a very straight forward type of writer but the personification that was added and clever description of the sea gave it a romantic feel. Overall, I really enjoyed this piece. I was always envious of people who could write with such vivid description. Keep writing!

[SyberRose]

This is superb and skillfully penned as always...loved the theme and the rhythm Rick...Rose:)
And thanks to Lori for the RR.

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem. I enjoyed the description. No better pace to be is by the sea. Allowed us to escape the problems of life and swim in the beauty of the sea. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Ravyne Hawke]

Beautiful, Rick! The ocean is extremely important to me and as I read this poem, I felt like it was me in it.. such powerful words!

[Serenity Faith]

Excellent! I loved the way you personified year. Cleverly elegant ^_~

[Relic]

It's hard to rhyme sometimes but you've mastered it here. Your style is unique and your diction is so impressive. I like the way you create stories within your poems as well and this is wonderful.

Always a pleasure to read your work, your an inspiring poet.

[Broken Wings]

This is great :) you are really good at writing :)

[Manpreet]

Beautiful work. The images are made so real in your details.

[Savegra]

deep

[The Unknown Rose]

Interesting

[Mauricio Montoya]

Your work is very in-depth this one, the title got me because the beach is where I go to find peace, I like how it comes together, Poetry is art and here it give visual communication.
Excellent write.