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Lullaby Of The Sea

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The calm cool waters of the bay

Are clear and blue by light of day

But when the night begins to fall

The sea begins its peaceful call

 

As soothing trade winds start to blow

The moon brings forth a gentle glow

Its mellow light shines mystically

And glistens softly on the sea

 

Beside the shore the air is kissed

By cool and salty ocean mist

Where tiny bits of star light play

Across the waters of the bay

 

The waves then start to play a tune

While dancing underneath the moon

The surf brings every note ashore

To place them at the ocean’s door

 

Then as the tide comes rolling in

The waters sing of where they’ve been

A lilting song of far away

That softly calls and seems to say

 

"Come dream with me my tired friend

Until the night comes to an end

Then let me wash your cares away

And rock you here ‘til break of day"

 

So if at night you look for me

Upon the shore is where I’ll be

A place where I can close my eyes

And hear the sea’s soft lullabies

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  • Thousand Petals
    December 22

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    I think that I like the very last part best...

    So if at night you look for me
    Upon the shore is where I’ll be
    A place where I can close my eyes
    And hear the sea’s soft lullabies

    Its just soooo beautiful. I should also mention that I like the rhyming...oh, I know, I know, poems don't have to rhyme and, of course, I write both poems that do rhyme and poems that don't rhyme. But I always liked reading the poems that actually DID rhyme, they seemed to stick with me better, you know?? I REALLY love this, keep up the most awesome work!!!!

    ---Thousand Petals

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

  • Zeprina-Jaz
    December 16

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    Very pretty. I'm really glad that it rhymed: it really aided the overall lilt. The whole poem was a lullaby. Beautifull chosen words. Me likey

  • Shesatragedy--x
    December 16

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    Very beautiful choices of words. Living on Long Island, i've been to the beach quite a few times. However, i was never able to personify it quite as divinely as you have. Lovely work!

    . Rewarded 3


  • Aurielle
    December 16

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    I was interested at the title "Lullaby of the sea" . The poem reminds me of Aphrodite. I had read about her myth last night and found out that the myth is that she came out of the sea. The wind had created her breathe and such though I don't believe that as a faithful religious christian I am interested in the sea and fantasty like things which i have noticed. I am also working on a book called Land of Poetry and the humans are all ontop of the sea. It seems everyone is inpired of the beauty of the sea when the stars comes to eye it. The sea does love the beauty of the stars as they sketch it upon their mind...

    That was clever. To come see your man on the sea could be the sea of dreaming or perhaps the sea of calm your patience you will always wait for her. I love the terms that were used it ws powerful but still calm "litting" "tired" you used it will wether simple or not thank you for writing this. A gorgeous imagery of though very pretty

  • WinterRoses
    December 16
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    WOW!!!

    That was very nice. It all flows together, it all rhymes. Bravo!!!!

  • ears2hearyou gold member
    December 16
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    Applause-Applause-Applause....
    that was heavenly...
    thankyou for the journey to peace and calm
    of the moons gift upon the gentle shores.

    great writing!
    you reflected it perfectly,
    flawless flow!
    I'm sure we all read it twice to bask in it's moonglow.
    ears/Seattle
    well done!
    feast of great writing!

    . Rewarded 4


  • Patience15
    December 15

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    Beautiful. entranced by the entire write. every line flowed so well... nothing was forced and it was absolutely beautiful. Great job and keep writing. i would love to read more of your work

  • Angelflower gold member
    December 15
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    This was really beautiful.. such a soft read. I would truly pick out my favorite lines but it was all truly beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing. I truly loved the whole thing..

    Angel


  • LunaSilverStars
    December 15

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    if you need me i will be where it is peaceful
    missing you but calmly and see your face
    under my eyes

    . Rewarded 3


  • Simone Brooklyn
    December 13

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    You never cease to amaze me. Many of your poems have been my favorites for a long time, you have beautiful stories to tell, with beautiful flow and imagery. If you have not written a book yet, I believe you should. And I would be the first one to by it.

    . Rewarded 3


  • liltulip silver member
    December 13
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    very nice !

    thanks for sharing!

  • laurijay gold member
    December 13
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    very beautiful, brings memories of times at the shore, wish I could hear the waves lapping at the shore now, thank you so much for sharing.


  • White Tiger 96
    December 13
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    Wonderful Imagry!! I Love the ocean, it's so calm and peaceful. You have allot of talent. This is a great peice!! It rhymes wonderfully and is very well written. Great Job!!! Thank-you for sharing, I enjoyed reading this!!! Keep Writing!!! I look forward to reading more from you and good luck in future writing!!!!!

  • pumpykin silver member
    December 13

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    Wow

    The imagery is absolutely breathtaking, and the rhyme scheme flows so nicely....just reading this fills me with a such calmness and serenity..beautiful write

    . Rewarded 3


  • xoxsugarhixox
    December 12

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    Beautiful imagery. I love the ocean. I have family who have never seen the ocean, and I... well I couldn't imagine living someplace where I wouldn't be able to see its massive glory every day.

    . Rewarded 3


  • Ninja-Chick
    December 12

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    EXCELLENT BEAUTIFUL!!

    nice imagery and rhyming. i was able to hear the sea's lullaby. it was fantastice and the rhyming was amazing. you are really good...keep writting

    . Rewarded 3


  • Katilina
    December 12
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    Very sweet lyric poem! So dream like the poem becomes a magical, elusive playground. Thank you for letting me get lost. It has been so long since I have seen the ocean. You have great images in your poem that Make me forget I am freezing in the Rockies. Rock on

  • Trupoet
    December 12
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    Aww!!! such lovely and tender piece...I need this caress...

    God bless

    Elena
  • Beautiful picture. Well written poem. This has lots of imagery and fantasy. Thanks for sharing. I can almost feel the ocean air blowing through my hair. This is wonderfully written. I think we all have this secret place way down deep somewhere. That way we can escape when need be.
  • Eusebius
    December 12
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    This IS absolutely excellent! Perfect rhyme and meter throughout! A beautifully stunning poem, and I absolutely loved it! Superb in every regard!!

  • ShiningNShadows
    December 12

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    Wow. This is purely amazing. I wanted to read more, I was actually partially upset when I read the last stanza because the beauty was over. This gives such a wonderful outlook on the sea, that I am looking forward to reading other pieces of your work.
    Favorite stanza is hard to pick, but I'd have to say:

    The waves then start to play a tune

    While dancing underneath the moon

    The surf brings every note ashore

    To place them at the ocean’s door

    That was awesome!

  • Beautiful

    I literally had the chills after reading this. It's so gentle and warm, exactly like a lullaby. The images your writing gave me are magical, almost surreal; it makes me want to travel to the beach and sleep out on the sand. My favorite stanza is

    "Beside the shore the air is kissed

    By cool and salty ocean mist

    Where tiny bits of star light play

    Across the waters of the bay"

    It's so innocent and flows seamlessly. I'll definitely read this who knows how many times more.

    You've done an extraordinary job; my heart was touched.

    ~Flurry

    . Rewarded 8


  • Draig aine gold member
    December 12
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    lovley

    great flow just a magic write

  • babyk91
    November 28

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    breath-taking

    this peice is astoundingly beautious. i especially love these lines:
    "Beside the shore the air is kissed

    By cool and salty ocean mist

    Where tiny bits of star light play

    Across the waters of the bay"

    Thank You for this wonderful peice of poetry.

    . Rewarded 4


  • Uniquely-Scarred
    November 28
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    awww beautiful the rhymn and flow and that last line is beautiful, it felt like waves i enjoyed this a lot,

    Regards

    John

  • scenexkid
    November 28
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    my fav i love it


  • EarthToJim
    November 27
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    Congratulaions on your 1000th point earned earlier this week on this poem. Geesh, is that a record?

  • SilentSounds
    November 27
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    As soothing trade winds start to blow
    The moon brings forth a gentle glow
    Its mellow light shines mystically
    And glistens softly on the sea

    ohhhh my goodness I love this its so beautiful I wish I could write like this your are truly talented wow this piece is amazing so full of imagry and it flowed perfectly brought a peaceful feeling with it wow great job!!!


  • Zombiefreak13
    November 24
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    lullaby indeed!!!!!!
    your poems are magical
    this one is definatly one of my favorites


  • darell
    November 16
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    Bravo!!!

    A magical poem that captures the
    very essence of the sea.
    This piece was truly enchanting.
    If you're like me, being by the sea
    as it unfolds all its glory is second
    to none. I was totally transported
    inside your imaginations eye as I basked
    in the silent wonderful splendor that
    you so skillfully create. Fabulous!!

    . Rewarded 6


  • FaerieDust9213
    November 16

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    wow an amazing write. i absolutely love the old time folk loreish theme to it. i love poetry about nature . the imagery here was very well thought out . an amazing write indeed.

    . Rewarded 4

  • Alluring

    Well, I haven't been on in a long time, but looks like you're still writing your poetry. This one is just as wonderful as all the others.

    I like that you kept the rhyme scheme simple, but used highly descriptive words to keep the readers attention. I didn't get lost in the poem once because it kept my attention. I imagined myself at a very cold, windy beach. And thank you because i'm sick of where I live at the moment

    The poem inspired me.

    Best regards,
    Holly

    comments are returned.

  • Sealight
    November 16
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    Sorry, I'm not good at commenting, but this is amazing! It's so beautiful.

  • Umi Juvariel
    November 16
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    Beautiful. This inspires dreams of nights on the sea shore, staring out at the full moon hanging low. I miss those nights, holding my lovers hand, walking side by side in the warm sand. Your rhymes are wonderful, and the rhythm is on-par. Great use of imagery and lovely lines capturing my attention!

    . Rewarded 6

  • ooh, cute. thats the word i've got for this work. precious.
  • Dark The Poet gold member
    November 9

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    Blissful peace must exist.

    By the Dark nature of my name and writing you would not know it but I am quite the Earth child. I have been to the Mountains and the Woods and listened to the music of John Denver.  I have even seen the vast sand dunes under the hot sun. Our Green Mother has her own version of peace, but I have never experienced the sea. The sweet lullaby you have given me, gives me something else to ponder besides the raging Perfect Storm I might otherwise have pondered when I thought of the sea. There is never to much beauty in the world. Thank you for this bit of it. Much Love
    Dark

    . Rewarded 8


  • Amarillistarshot silver member
    November 9
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    oops...I commented twice. I thought that I had read this poem before, but I couldn't be sure... Well, it was wonderful both times! Thank you for this wonderful write!

  • Amarillistarshot silver member
    November 9
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    wonderful rhyming!

    This is a beautiful poem. I love it especially, when my own love for the sea is considered. My favorite is the last stanza. It reminds me of something my grandma once said to me. This is a very lovely write, and the rhyming is wonderful! Well done!

  • coloringmysenses
    November 9

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    Wow. This just brings such soothing emotions. I can hear the ocean's call in my head.
    Great write!

    . Rewarded 4


  • mooniemc
    November 9

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    Being a person who loves the sea this poem has special meaning for me. Your words are soothing and imaginative and made me think of just sitting on the beach - my fav place in the world!
    Thank you for sharing!
    Moon

    . Rewarded 4


  • UntitledScream silver member
    November 9

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    I really liked this. I live in colorado where there is no ocean but I love the ocean so this was a cool piece to read. I kind of felt like you werent talking about a warm ocean like in california or florida but maybe the ocean closer to the upper east coast, like around new hampshire. That is my favorite place to visit the ocean. Sorry rambling...back to the poem. I love this piece it made me smile. I like how you personify the enviroment, make it a character in the poem. Overall extremely well written
    -Linzi

  • lencio-sunchild
    November 9

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    You know what Stephen, when I read poems such as this , my lips go like, you know, "wow, he can write so well?" sorta thing? you know what I mean this is so smooth and I dont know how you guys can rhyme so well! God I have failed!, I try and then people dont really think I know to write "poetry" but look at this, its like the words just have fallen in place by themselves, and I am sure you have not even worked hard on this! So smooth, so serene these images to my mind, like I would never be able to rhyme mystically with sea , my mind wouold never work that way. this was a treat to read, thanks for sharing!

    Love and light,
    Lencio

    . Rewarded 8


  • Deiago
    November 9
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    oh wow. I really love the descriptive detail and emotion in this piece. The sea is a wonderful and beautiful thing to watc

  • YoursTrulyJulie gold member
    November 8
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    Excellent !

    Hello there Steve. It's been way too long since I've read anything of yours. Your rhyme and flow is still as great as ever. You have used wonderful imagery in this one as well I love the sea, but don't get to see it all that often. We live about 3 hours away from the nearest beach I really enjoyed your poem

    . Rewarded 6


  • Catie Sheeran gold member
    November 8
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    great work...beautiful imagery i can almost hear the water and feel the crisp night air. The rhyme works in this piece nicely for some reason..i usually don't perfer rhymes but this is such an amazingly worded piece that some how it fits and brings more beauty to it. nicely done.

  • headinthestars
    November 8
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    hmmmmm i like it!
    the topic tends to got a bit generic, but it's so well done it doesn't matter

  • Silver Ribbons gold member
    November 8
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    This is exquisite. The rhyme, the flow, every single word was utterly divine. It is perfect, every thing about it is wonderful and special. I loved the lines, "come dream with me my tired friend/until the night comes to an end/then let me wash your cares away/and rock you here 'til break of day/"
    Thanks for making my day, and well done!!!

    Chin up,
    Summer Moon

  • condor gold member
    November 8
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    This was an absolutely delightful poem with so much serenity to deliver. Your words, rhyme, rhythm, and flow were just perfect. I could not fault it. So touching was this write. It gave me a deep feeling of calm and i could almost hear the sea calling, you wrote it so well. I added a bookmark to this one. What a treasure.

    . Rewarded 6


  • isabellacohen
    November 8

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    soft and soothing

    Easy to read and very soft, wistful and soothing.
    nicely paced. I like the line- "where tiny bits of star light play"
    nicely written,
    Thanks,
    warm wishes,
    Isabella

    . Rewarded 4

  • Aries
    November 8

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    Terrific Aries

    The Poem is like a lullaby of the sea.I love the
    sea & this brings so many wonderful images to mind
    There are a lot of old Pine trees where I live &
    on a very windy the pine needles sound like the sea

    . Rewarded 4

  • MangoMadness
    November 8

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    "So if at night you look for me
    Upon the shore is where I’ll be
    A place where I can close my eyes
    And hear the sea’s soft lullabies"

    this touched me. very gentle and soothing. well done, poet!

    . Rewarded 4

  • Beautiful, subtle rhyme and an overall feeling of tranquility that soothes the heart....as only nature can.

    . Rewarded 4


  • Capitaine Rouge
    November 7

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    Lovely! Your rhyme is something to be admired--it's not forced at all, and brings great flow and rhythm, which is something that makes it more engaging for me, as a reader. One thing I noticed about your rhyming was that you used words that didn't have all the same suffixes on the end, like "kissed" and "mist", for example. I appreciate it when poets do that, and not many do. And overall, I enjoyed reading this because the ocean and nighttime are exciting things to write about and interest me greatly! Great job!

    . Rewarded 8

  • prochick
    November 7

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    mother nature has blessed us with her beauty good to see someone appreciating that . good read keep it u
  • Beautiful!

    I love nature, and poems that give nature a personality, but having an obsession with the sea, this simply... well, it's calling me back home to the shores. You've made me feel as if I'm there already with this. Thank you for sharing this lovely lullaby.

    ~ Kit

    . Rewarded 6

  • Rmh4933
    November 6

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    Wonderful

    Loved the feeling of being caressed by your words in this work , of being carried away as with a tide. The movement and flow of your work is flawless. I loved it

    . Rewarded 4


  • bigperm gold member
    November 3

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    again another incredible piece

    I think you could submit a poem with only the word hello and get more comments than all of my poems together.lol

    . Rewarded 4

  • LoveSky
    November 1

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    WOW! You captured the magic of the sea perfectly !I liked the whole poem start to finish but my favourite bit is" The waves then start to play a tune while dancing underneath the moon " xxx

    . Rewarded 4


  • Rachel Kruger
    November 1
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    The rhythm and rhyme of this poem is excellent! The gentle flow is complimenting to the gentleness of the ocean.

    Liked this verse the best! - excellent flow and meter:
    "Beside the shore the air is kissed
    By cool and salty ocean mist
    Where tiny bits of star light play
    Across the waters of the bay"

    . Rewarded 6


  • abridgedone
    November 1
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    You have a nice rhymthic flow, very much lke the lullaby you attribute to the sea. The effect is calming, and it makes me think of my mother's love for the ocean and her gentleness.
    There's nice use of alliteration, symmetry and personification. The poem rocks me gently, like the sea.

  • Honeylady gold member
    November 1

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    Lovely

    I loved this gently worded piece of poetry. It moves you and comforts all in one. Thank you so much for sharing it with us all.

    . Rewarded 4


  • nilav
    November 1

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    the sea singing lullaby with the day and night absorbing the wind and moon made an interesting reading....


  • punk
    November 1

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    impressive

    im usually not a fan of rhyming, but for this i'll make an exception

    i love the imagery, the picture it paints outperforms the picture you've provided

    good job yo

  • JohnPhilbin
    October 31
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    very loving..

    yeah i could see this in a card or something... really nice and soothing write...thanx for sharing


  • Sweet Potato Pie
    October 31

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    serene

    your poem exemplifies peace so well, there is a calmess about it. its a wonderful poem.it has a soft beat to it.

    . Rewarded 4


  • red violence up
    October 31
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    remove the photograph, the poem stands perfectly well on its own, really allows for all those images to melt in to one significant lasting image.

    when i first started reading i was unsure but after taking the time to recite and break it down, i realised its astehtic qualities.

    . Rewarded 6


  • peacelostintime
    October 31

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    aahh waht a pleasure.
    a really cool and serene picture painted here.
    Well done, the flow was majestic and the imagery breath taking.
    all the best for your future

  • Painted-Rose
    October 31
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    wow..


  • Overcast
    October 31
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    Nice.
    The image works in your favour, too
  • mohamed1994
    October 31
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    liked it XD

  • This is so sweet and gentle and very lovely

  • Melba Solis-Z
    October 29

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    I loved it, I love the sea and go there when I want solitude the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore is so relaxing.

    . Rewarded 4


  • Kiddy
    October 29

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    Nice Photograph...I love sea and sea life.. this poem is one of best on Sea....
    You have used great images with clarity throughout..
    I thoroughly enjoyed this write...
    thanks for sharing
    Love
    Kiddy
  • Topnotchsy
    October 28
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    I've commented on this in the past as it is one of my favorite pieces by any author anywhere. Noticed it was on the list of most popular poems this week and had to stop in again. It has 258 applause currently, it deserves far, far more.
  • Striders20Bar20 silver member
    October 26
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    Excellent

    Aye, 'tis a very fine write, indeed. Imagery; rhythm and rhyme are just fine. Thanks for sharing this one with us. For some reason, this reminded me of an old song: "The White Cliffs of Dove".

    Here's a link for those who may not know of it:

    http://www.dover-kent.co.uk/words/blue_birds_over.htm

  • Mak180
    October 26
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    this is awesome and ryhme's so welll continue the awesome and brilliant work

  • michaeline
    October 26

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    This makes me wish for summertime back and floating on the water.I think your rhyming in this is really good.You seem to portray what you want your readers to invision very well.Your sentances are well placed and the whole poem let's the reader feel free and easy.Let us all escape to that great place.

    . Rewarded 6


  • Harlequin Dance
    October 26

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    In line 7, I feel as though you have an overreliance on descriptor words--"mellow" and "mystically"--to describe the moon. Also, in the next line, the word "glistens" sounds oily or unctuous instead of serene and calming.

    Otherwise, this poem is perfect. The rhythm and rhyme scheme are natural and easy. It's beautiful and mystical without being overly dramatic or falling into cheesy.

    I'm a sucker for poems about dancing, serenades, harlequins, and lullabies. Your poem definitely drew me in.

    . Rewarded 8


  • EarthToJim
    October 26
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    Woops

    I clicked on this, well, intentionally, but by mistake as I didn't recall the title and have commented on it once before. I'm guessing that you took it into the shop and tweaked it a little since my last visit? If not I must have been off my rocker then! It reads perfectly to me now... every line in every verse. You must have spent a fortune in points to get 250 applause, but it is definitely a poem deserving that sort of recognition.

  • Pensitivity
    October 26
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    This is BEAUTIFUL. I love the sea, and the picture fits well with the poem. Love how gentle and peaceful everything sounds. Great title. My favorite stanza is:

    "The waves then start to play a tune
    While dancing underneath the moon
    The surf brings every note ashore
    To place them at the ocean’s door."

    I can imagine everything written there, the imagery is so strong. Amazing work.

    . Rewarded 6

  • Jamie
    October 26

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    beautifully written

    I absolutely love the way you have used similes and personification in this poem it is truely a work you should be proud of

    . Rewarded 4


  • Duana gold member
    October 26
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    very well written. Sorry I do not have time to say more.