Comment from pmait

Excellent

Enjoyed your poem and love the ocean. This poem is different from the others I have read for the contest, since they voiced arrogance, and yours warns against arrogance. You are correct, the power of the sea is nothing to be complacent about; it demands our respect. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 04-May-2016

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reply by the author on 05-May-2016

Thank you so much for this great review.I'm glad you liked it.

Comment from Mary Wakeford

Excellent

A great Acrostic and ever reflective of the power of water and the sea. My only suggestion would be to change the background color to reflect an oceanic tone. Really great poem.

 Comment Written 04-May-2016

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reply by the author on 05-May-2016

Thank you so much, Mary. I will give it a think. All best.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

You should respect the seas or they will take you to their depth. You have written some good advice with this acrostic poem. Those who do not take it seriously are doomed. Good luck in the contest! :) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 04-May-2016

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reply by the author on 05-May-2016

Thank you so much, Sandra. That is very true, and for the best wishes. :)))

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

A very good acrostic on arrogance of the sea, many feel they know and understand it's secrets but no one does, it will burn you if to arrogant. great job and good luck on this have a good day

 Comment Written 04-May-2016

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reply by the author on 05-May-2016

So true, and that's what I liked to convey. Thank you very much. All the best.

Comment from Eric1

Excellent

Hi Mystery author, this is a really good entry for this particular competition, great use of imagery and description with part rhyme and part free verse, I wish you the very best of luck in the contest my friend.

 Comment Written 04-May-2016

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reply by the author on 05-May-2016

Thank you very much, Eric. All the best.

reply by Eric1 on 07-May-2016

You are most welcome my friend.

Comment from DonandVicki

Excellent

I agree, the sea is something not to be arrogant with. I enjoyed the way you made this acrostic flow so smoothly. Most seem forced, but not yours.

 Comment Written 04-May-2016

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reply by the author on 05-May-2016

Thank you very much for this great review. All Best.

Comment from Judvan2

Excellent

Its a good poem. I will have to look up the style to understand the contest. I got your message of being careful not to be arrogant or life will pay you back. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 03-May-2016

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reply by the author on 05-May-2016

Thank you so much. Here it was to have great respect of the sea, don't be arrogant against it. All best.

Comment from Lisa Deverick

Excellent

Your words portray an enchanting picture. I like the unusual line of don't temp Neptune, he may cast a spell. I think this poem would be inspiring without the use of the word arrogance - I'm just not feeling the connection there. But you did well using the letters to formulate a nice poem.Good luck with your entry! Well done

 Comment Written 03-May-2016

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reply by the author on 05-May-2016

Thank you very much. What I meant was never tempt the sea, don't be arrogant towards it. It will always win. All best.

reply by Lisa Deverick on 05-May-2016

ah ha! Got it- thanks for the clarification.

Comment from tony bronk

Excellent

Gees, i was waiting for something about arrogance, but not disappointed! A good poem with many good points to ponder. Tony Bronk self-righteous poet

 Comment Written 03-May-2016

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reply by the author on 05-May-2016

Thank you very much.

Comment from creativepenname

Excellent

I love this acrostic! I thought about entering this competition but I've never really written an acrostic poem before and was busy with other things as well. The fact that you wrote it involving the ocean makes me really happy. I love the ocean (but am also scared to actually go into it deeper than my knees, for whatever reason). Well, you've done a lovely job here and I hope you have a good day!

 Comment Written 03-May-2016

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reply by the author on 05-May-2016

thank you so very much. Glad you enjoyed it.