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Sea Poems | Examples of Sea Poetry

Sea Poems. Read and share great examples of poetry about the sea. This list of sea poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read short, long, best, and famous examples of sea poetry. This list of works about sea is an excellent resource for examples on how to write sea poems.
Turbulent Seas
Turbulent seas, Down deep we go, How I yurn to be free, Deep down we go Oh Let me breathe Deep 'Into the, vo i d 'Let' me be at 'p e a c e' Deep into the dark I want to 'b...Read the rest...
Categories: sea, dark, lost, ocean, pain,
Form: Rhyme



Wave
It bulges forwards straining to break its own skin shatters at its peak ...Read the rest...
Categories: nature, sea, water,
Form: Haiku
the sea
Who has never learned to look at the sea, will die idiot....Read the rest...
Categories: extended metaphor, sea,
Form: Monoku
By the Sea
Cold air breeze flowing over the shore, as an lifesaver floats on the glistening water illuminated by the sun, most memorable during the day as many above have fun Frightened of the ferocious sea-beings, admiring the...Read the rest...
Categories: 10th grade, poetry, sea,
Form: Bio
Premium Member Storms Are Fierce
They keep on rolling as the incoming, rapid waves splash, and with them they bring an army of hungry shellfish; a cemetery of shells pave the long stretch of this beach... never walk barefoot: as Lora did, she...Read the rest...
Categories: longing, nostalgia, sea, senses,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member Storms Are Fierce
They keep on rolling as the incoming, rapid waves splash, and with them they bring an army of hungry shellfish; a cemetery of shells pave the long stretch of this beach... never walk barefoot: as Lora did, she...Read the rest...
Categories: longing, nostalgia, sea, senses,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Sea Of Turquoise
Civilized and yet so awesome, the ocean’s a perfect poem; I’ve been gone but I’m coming home; Ivory foam, ivory foam; While a hurricane wind destroys that briny perfume overjoys; I’m surrounded by soothing noise; Sea of turquoise, sea of turquoise....Read the rest...
Categories: emotions, feelings, nature, sea,
Form: Monorhyme
Premium Member Sunset at Kiawah
Kiawah's sun dips, Marshes blush in soft pastels, Spring whispers low. Egrets dance in twilight's grace, Day ends in a gentle sigh....Read the rest...
Categories: sea, sunset,
Form: Tanka
Premium Member Tidal
Serene, right by the shore; ...Read the rest...
Categories: emotions, feelings, sea,
Form: Cinquain
Premium Member Ship of Fools
On a ship of fools without direction, Along a circuitous trajection, Sailors from every land and nation Drift not by chart, but hallucination, And their lofty voices, at once speaking A bit louder than the planks...Read the rest...
Categories: sea, allegory, environment, humanity, political,
Form: Rhyme
Sea
Life is like a sea Sometimes low, sometimes high tide Calm, rough you can't hide....Read the rest...
Categories: emotions, nature, perspective, sea,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member Clean Air
We've got to pause and ask ourselves: How much clean air do we need? Quote by: Lee lacocca The air that we breathe must be clean Too many infections we’ve seen Difficulty breathing Is a horrid feeling To keep air...Read the rest...
Categories: care, sea, tree,
Form: Limerick
Isla Mann
Island woman, nautical mystery, Shrouded in history, over the sea, Longing to see her, when I set sail, Ageless, Manx goddess, she's waiting for me. Maritime woman, always mystical, Ancient Manx goddess, from over the sea, Nautical distance, I will not...Read the rest...
Categories: history, journey, mystery, sea,
Form: Acrostic
Sea In Autumn
Summer turns autumn Cool breeze replaces the heat Sea remain strong....Read the rest...
Categories: emotions, nature, sea, seasons,
Form: Haiku
Yacht Ride
Feel the soft sea breeze Soak thrilling views of azure Seas and blue skies....Read the rest...
Categories: boat, engagement, sea, sky,
Form: Haiku

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Book: Shattered Sighs