I could take you, reader, to a quiet place
Where sea meets sand, in secret beachy cove,
And, sleeping there, a-sprawl in open spaces
Lie a hundred seals or more in silent drove.
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I am not happy to be replying to this poem because I want to be still in it, standing there on the clifftop, forgetting to breathe as I gaze, enraptured, at these darling beautiful, innocent creatures, my heart fit to burst with joy. I had an experience like that with dolphins - and another with a baby zebra and his mama. Both times, I thought I was going to die of ecstasy.
Fay this sounds so lovely I wish I could see it with my eyes, but I saw it through yours.Very good imagery. a 10
A very beatiful poem reminds me of the Farne Islands Really top rate 10++ loal jxx
An enchanting view of the sanctuary of seals. Pleasure to read it. CP
beautiful imagery. I like how you got the reader involved by calling out to him, grabbing and securing his attention.
A beautiful sanctuary, printed with nice imagery...Thanks...10+++
We have seals near here Fay and they are a joy to behold, you have captured the wonderful feeling that comes with watching them, well done, 10 Lynda xx
Your word palette is well stocked and Rembrandt would have enjoyed it! 10++++++++++++++++++