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The Sea That I See

May 16, 2010
By liveswiftly SILVER, Roanoke, Virginia
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The sea is like a treasure chest.
Filled with beautiful, bright fish flashing their many colors.
Shells are scattered like gold among the gritty sand.
Creatures of all sizes drift through the calm ocean waters.
The magnificent sunsets fly by its surface like birds.
Minnows dart through the shallow sandy waters.
At night, when all is calm, the sea goes to sleep.
The sea will be ready to take on tomorrow’s activities.

© Grayson H., Highland Village, TX

The author's comments:
I was walking on the beach, looking down at the sand and the shells, and I was inspired by the sound of the waves to write this poem.
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This article has 9 comments.

Your BFF said...
on Jun. 19 2010 at 5:13 pm

Elena,

That was one of the best poems I have ever read!!! Fantastic Job!!!!!

Daddy said...
on Jun. 14 2010 at 9:24 pm
Wow, Elena! That is fantastic. You should be very proud.
dana/urfriend said...
on Jun. 14 2010 at 7:55 pm

Dear luv2read,

Your awesome!  Keep writing because your really good!

 

your friend,

~Dana

Grandma said...
on Jun. 14 2010 at 7:17 pm
Elena, I am very pleased to see you reflect upon what it is you see in the beauty around us. Your perception and awareness is beyond what most people see. You have a GIFT in writing, so please do continue. I love it!
needlejabber said...
on Jun. 14 2010 at 6:12 pm
very nice job; beautiful descriptions
Mom & Dad said...
on Jun. 14 2010 at 6:07 pm
Great job, Elena! We're so proud of your first "publication" - surely it will be the first of many more! Dream big, sweetie!
PAPPAP said...
on Jun. 14 2010 at 5:51 pm
What a wonderful way to start your poet career.  You  make  things  you write about  almost touchable.  Great  Job.  I am very proud of you.  
liveswiftly SILVER said...
on Jun. 14 2010 at 11:37 am
liveswiftly SILVER, Roanoke, Virginia
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Thank you! You are my very first comment ever. Thanks!
terratim said...
on Jun. 14 2010 at 11:26 am
Beautiful description of the sea - I can almost hear the waves rolling on to the sand.  Great job