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Comment from Patty Mazzurco
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Your poem is a delightful snapshot of summer's vibrant energy. The way you describe the ocean's heartbeat and its playful laugh really draws us into the scene. The crashing waves and the clouds waving goodbye are vivid touches that make the imagery come alive. And the playful twist with the seagulls circling over picnic baskets adds a fun, down-to-earth charm. It's a great blend of nature's beauty and a bit of whimsy.

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2024


reply by the author on 02-Aug-2024
    Thank you very much, Patty. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Gypsy 😊
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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This fine verse is very evocative of the seaside as it captures the noise and energy of the sea and the seagulls. I wasn't sure what the featherless chumps were though and my first thought, perhaps, cold roast chicken in the picnic baskets? Hope I haven't made a fool of myself here:)) Beautifully done. Thank you, Gypsy. Take care Debbie

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2024


reply by the author on 02-Aug-2024
    The featherless chumps is a personification of the seagulls, the way they may see humans. It's supposed to be humorous. Maybe American humor is different than British humor. (*=*)

    Thank you very much, Debbie.

    Gypsy hugs 😊


reply by Debbie D'Arcy on 02-Aug-2024
    Oh I see! That's wonderful and I should have worked it out because we do use 'chump' here when I come to think of it, though not often. Ignore me when I come up with these crazy thoughts:))
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2024
    nothing crazy about your thoughts, I like honest reviews (*=*)
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2024
    nothing crazy about your thoughts, I like honest reviews (*=*)
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2024
    nothing crazy about your thoughts, I like honest reviews (*=*)
reply by Debbie D'Arcy on 03-Aug-2024
    I'm so embarrassed! :( A while back a member was writing about 'high tops (meaning trainers) only I interpreted as upper body garments. She wasn't as forgiving as you and I had to mute her she was so rude (even after I edited the reply) I tend to have some mad moments:))
Comment from shelley kaye
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i like the onomatopoeia and imagistic word choices
felt like i was there on the beach hearing the waves...
cool pics and fun colourful colours with smooth flow

thank you for sharing
shelley :)

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2024


reply by the author on 02-Aug-2024
    Thank you very much, Shelley. Have a wonderful weekend 😊

    Gypsy
Comment from BOO ghost
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WOw! This presentation is eye-popping. Freeverse, I see...this has to be a top ten poem of yours to me!

ocean's heart

beats to rhythm of summer winds

with a tempestuous laugh



boisterous waves

call out as they crash

against the shoreline



traveling white clouds

seem to wave goodbye

as they pass us by



seagulls screech

circling over picnic baskets

of featherless chumps


BOO picks this as my favorite stanza, but it's all marvelous. I never seen anyone on Fanstory pump out so many poems. What you eat for breakfast? What's your secret?

BOO!

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 Comment Written 01-Aug-2024


reply by the author on 02-Aug-2024
    Thank you very much, Boo

    Gypsy
Comment from lyenochka
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Well, I have been one of those picnicking "chumps" robbed by the seagulls. Lol. I enjoyed your ocean poem and the gorgeous pictures. I especially liked the "ocean's heart beats to rhythm of summer winds" and it makes me think of how the waves are like the lifeblood of our hearts swooshing in and out.

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 Comment Written 01-Aug-2024


reply by the author on 02-Aug-2024
    Thank you very much, Big Sister. Have a wonderful weekend 😊

    Love,
    MariVal
reply by lyenochka on 02-Aug-2024
    You, too! We're volunteering at our downtown Comic Con tonight. Just crafts with the kids.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2024
    My son-in-aw loves comics lol
    sounds like fun, I always enjoy teaching kids how to use art to express themselves.