my eyes long to caress you smooth as silk
your bronze glow accentuated by dawn
my fingers can only momentary trace a message
watery “I love yous” fade away
as the sea draws lacy covers back
remnant of a long night blurrs
gold red rays warm your skin
long legged birds celebrate your awakening
I a mere voyeur watch…
the morning rises from slumber
meeting the sea’s welcome embrace
I inhale the beauty of a new day
This week’s prompt at Poet’s United Midweek Motif is Beauty. Where in the world do you see beauty?
penned in moon dust 
This is absolutely breathtaking!! ❤
What a fantastic piece 😀
Lots of love,
Sanaa
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hugs of thanks
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Thank you Leslie for the spectacular photos and lines…you’ve captured the most beautiful moment here…”the morning rises from slumber”….
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thanks – I love the picture as the sea seems to awaken and draw back for the day
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I want to inhale a bit – Ha. I just got back from Miami and spent some time on the beach. The water temperature was 87. Amazing. You could just walk right in. I did get bit by some rather larger fish that came through in a school. Ha. Totally freaked out the rest of those on the beach, and I did not get it as bad as this other lady that came up rather bloody. I like the intimacy you have with the morning, with the beach. I longingly look forward to returning.
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that’s odd being bit by a fish – Ive been gummed by fish but that’s a new one.
Glad you got to enjoy the beauty before the bite
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Very beautifully penned. It’s a magical sight! Loved the pictures.
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Thanks so much Purba
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There is indeed such beauty when near the ocean…it seems to call to most of humanity….lovely poem.
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its a place where the world is quiet beneath the roar of the waves
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Ummmm… Breathtaking visuals, Leslie. Lovely poem.
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the sea is that…
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The prompt took me to the sea too, today…..I loved this, Leslie….your photos are stunning and your descriptive poem really beautiful.
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so glad Sherry
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I really like watching the morning rise from its slumber. Those early morning rays ARE the most beautiful. And there is nothing like inhaling its beauty! Very nicely written, Leslie.
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Thanks Mary – the sea is a wonderful place to awaken
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And a beautiful day it is ~ How lovely to wake up to the sea & all its creatures ~
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Gorgeous images and every word.
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How lovely to wake to sights of the sea!
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Absolutely gorgeous!!
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Just stunning. I was there. Those pics enhance your words….gorgeous !
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Marvelous captures! Nature at its best…and your words have perfectly complemented the pictures… 🙂
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I see beauty in your poem and pictures. What a delightful combination.
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A new day is precious. A new day is always welcomed!
Hank
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Absolutely stunning,Leslie. 🙂
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Amazing poem about dawn. Well written.
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I see beauty in nature, mostly at beaches! Nice pictures to share.
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A delightful poem complemented by the stunning images…
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thanks sooo much
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You’ve captured perfectly, my favorite place of beauty. Magnificent!
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beauty shared is always more precious
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News and commented:
Baja, I miss you madly and this poem – grin – makes me miss you all the more – miss the sea at dawn, noon, 4 pm and midnight – grin
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Thanks so much Ned
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