Comment from Irish Rain

Exceptional

Just beautiful! I love the ocean, and listen to one of those 'ocean sound' cd's when I'm working on my art...you have captured the sound, and the feel in this poem! Blessings...Judy

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2014

Any type of water sound is so pleasant. I am happy you enjoyed this one. (You paint, what media?) :-) Carolyn

reply by Irish Rain on 23-Jul-2014

I use Prismacolor pencils...which are high wax based, and blend like oil paints, I use acrylic paint, oils, watercolor....my recent poems,... Sunrise, Sunset...Tuxedo Waits, ...and Beloved Son...used my artwork...I do portraiture.

reply by the author on 24-Jul-2014

I am impressed... I oil paint mostly, but love to draw. I've never used the Prismacolor pencils, I'll try those. I do a lot of watercolor pencil as they are easy to carry everywhere. I'll go back and check out the work on those poems.

reply by Irish Rain on 25-Jul-2014

My son got me the Prismacolor...I love them, you can do great detail...you can see my work at JudyOgle.com...Seasons of Life...get some, you'll love them!

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

A beautiful poem, my friend. The random rhyming quatrains flow together beautifully. I don't think I have ever tried that. I especially like:

Where tides are born to high and low
And God has told them where to flow
To rise at night and ebb by day
As Nature sings them on their way

Have a great evening, my friend~Debbie

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2014

Hi there, so good to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed this one. Sometimes a bit of variation lends interest, they don't feel like you have to plan them, they just flow. You would do well in whatever form you used. :-) Carolyn

Comment from angelface2

Excellent

Very creative, Carolyn and I loved reading this poem of the ocean waves. Flowing water is a very peaceful sound and soothing to the soul. God's creation for sure. Very nice. Miss Sally

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014

Thank you Miss Sally for your wonderful review. :-) Carolyn

Comment from lakeport

Excellent

Ocean's destiny, indeed the beautiful and powerful ocean.
that's a beautiful expressed poem, very nice rhyming, I enjoyed reading it,God bless you, Hugs!lakeport.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014

Thanks lakeport for your fine comments. So glad you enjoyed Ocean's Destiny. :-) Carolyn

reply by lakeport on 21-Jul-2014

your welcome,Hugs!lakeport.

Comment from poetbear

Exceptional

Beautiful visual.
Well written and crafted work.
Will resonate with many for a variety of reasons.
Reads and flows well.
Makes sense and makes you think.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014

Thank you poetbear for this great review and awesome sixer. I'm so glad you liked Ocean's Destiny. :-) Carolyn

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

excellent use of abcb rhyming
good use of enjambment to keep thoughts flowing from line to line
beautiful detail of setting creates a serene and upbeat mood
nice alliteration in brilliant blend of blue
wonderful appeal to the senses
and a thoughtful sense of appreciation for the awesome beauty of God's creation :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014

Thanks Brooke, for your insightful comments about Ocean's Destiny. When I wrote 'brilliant blend of blue,' I actually wondered if you would take note of the alliteration. You didn't disappoint me. LOL. I always appreciate your encouragement.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

LOL. Imagine God being able to redeem the ocean, although you do indicate his hand in the ocean's ebb and flow. Stanza three is my favorite one with its personification of waves.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014

Hi there Shari, I'm happy you enjoyed this one. :-) Carolyn

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Exceptional

this is excellent writing, Carolyn, and worthy of my first six of the week. I like the changing rhyme scheme that you infused into this poem. great imagery presented here..

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014

Wow sweetwoodjax, a six star award, thank you so very much. I am delighted you enjoyed Ocean's Destiny. :-) Carolyn

Comment from Tomes Johnston

Excellent

This is a beautiful poem that the author has created with this piece of writing. Oceans and seas have always evoked the imagination of humans and this poem does them justice.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014

Thanks Tom, I am glad you enjoyed Ocean's Destiny. :-) Carolyn

reply by Tomes Johnston on 22-Jul-2014

I did indeed.

Comment from tbacha58

Excellent

God's wondrous love, redemption's plan
Includes not ocean waves and sand
But created offspring of His hand
The obedient heart, the soul of man

Hi Carolyn, Here in Montreal it 8 AM, I read this poem and I felt so peaceful, the flow of your rhyming gives your poem a smooth read with lots of love and hope towards God. The comparison of the ocean waves
as tears not knowing where to land, is so beautiful. What a vast variation you put in this poem. Bravo. Hugs Terry xoxo

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014

Thanks Terry, for this beautiful review. I am happy it brought you a peaceful moment. I hope you have a wonderful week.
:-) Carolyn