Rock Me

Rock me in your wild, wondrous ways beneath the push and pull of sails within the ebb and flow of the sea through undulating swells and spray as waves hammer the heeling hull until the wayward wind dies away. 6/9/2023

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/8/2023 7:15:00 PM

This is fantastic, Laura! It is in my faves.

Laura Leiser
Date: 8/8/2023 9:44:00 PM

Thanks so much, Evelyn! I’m honored that you faved this! :)

Tom Woody

Date: 7/20/2023 12:06:00 PM

This room just got warmer. Good to read you again Laura. Always enjoyed your poetry. See you around

Tom Woody
Date: 7/29/2023 9:55:00 AM

Both and neither ;)

Laura Leiser
Date: 7/26/2023 12:46:00 PM

Thanks, Tom! Or is it “Tommy Boy”?! :)

John Gondolf

Date: 7/19/2023 4:05:00 AM

So many wonderful metaphors can be found in the ocean and this one is beautiful. I enjoyed reading this, Laura. John

Laura Leiser
Date: 7/19/2023 3:54:00 PM

Thank you, John! I love being at and on the ocean. So happy you enjoyed this this! :)

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 7/4/2023 12:43:00 PM

Well done Laura. In the short six lines I could feel the boat and the wind. I use to sail and your poem brought back good memories.

Gary Radice

Date: 7/1/2023 5:15:00 AM

I've read several poems today at The Soup that refer to the sea and all have been great reads. This is no exception, Laura. Another great read and one that has an almost 3D feel to it. I've not articulated well what I mean but suffice to say I can feel the 'movement' in the poem. It's a very descriptive piece. Cheers - Gary

Laura Leiser
Date: 7/1/2023 2:43:00 PM

Thanks, Gary, for your kind comments on my poem! We own a small sailboat and I was inside the hull resting and felt the inspiration while it was rocking back and forth! :)

Ricky Muse

Date: 6/29/2023 3:29:00 AM

If I wanted to teach how to show and not tell I would recommend this poem. Thanks for sharing............peace!

Laura Leiser
Date: 6/29/2023 5:34:00 AM

Thank you, Ricky! I appreciate your kind comments! :)

Laura Leiser
Date: 6/29/2023 5:31:00 AM

Thank you, Ricky! I appreciate your kind comments! :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/28/2023 7:18:00 PM

Just beautiful, Laura!

Laura Leiser
Date: 6/29/2023 5:31:00 AM

Thank you, Kim! :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 6/22/2023 8:09:00 PM

This makes me feel the might and power of the ocean, also love your 'W' words like wild wondrous ways and wayward wind, its a Winner for me!

Laura Leiser
Date: 6/23/2023 4:12:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by and your kind and encouraging comments, Michelle! I really appreciate it! :)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/10/2023 12:09:00 PM

Fine writing Laura , with good imagery and lovely rhyme and flow too. Hope all is well with you, blessings,Gordon

Laura Leiser
Date: 6/10/2023 1:38:00 PM

Thank you, Gordon! I’m doing fine and hope you are, as well! Thanks for commenting! I do love sailing and the sea! :)