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As Old As The Sea

As Old As The Sea

 

Deep and mysterious                                                                                 

With an endless roar

Lies the ancient sea

With its’ mystical lore

 

 

Eternal,boundless,Sea

What creatures you hold

You harbor such secrets

Rich stories you’ve told

 

Both complex and moody

In storm or breeze                                                          

Showing a Clear blue face

Man sails across with ease                                                             

 

 

Deep within its’Depths

Lay cradle and grave

A final resting place

For the seafaring brave

— franny50, Mar 17, 2010

About This Poem

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Country/Region: NYC

Favorite Poets: Keats, Donne, Wordworth, Longfellow

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Seren

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Franny

I loved your ending for it is true waves and ocean are grave for us too My cousins a captain in the Navy I do think he would like this love Jayne-Chloe x x
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 2 months ago

Oh the oceans and their stories.

Ann of Norway Both complex and moody In storm or breeze Showing a Clear blue face.................A clear blue face Man sails across with ease................man sails with ease? Deep within its’Depths.................Deep in its depths Lay cradle and grave.....................Lie cradle and grave A final resting place....................A final place of rest For the seafaring brave..............For the seafaring brave. ? Just playing but I tripped up on these two in their rhythm slightly! Love Ann.
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magics02

16 years 2 months ago

Lovely

REally loved this poem of yours as I love the sea very much. Will check more of your work also. I thought of the Titanic at first and then all who have died at sea. Very good Magics02 Learn to live, learn to forgive. Life is too short.
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lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Franny

Wonderful poem. Not sure if you have changed the ending, but I like this one. I hope to be back soon and check out more of your work. Really enjoyed. Love to you and yours. Lyz. XX