rhythmical waves crash
bang, splash as moonlight twinkles
soothing sad exhausted hearts
nature is refreshing
life lightens survival in sight
d’Verse, wayra form, incorporating onomatopoeia, Grace
The elements of the Wayra are:
1.a pentastich, a poem in 5 lines.
2.syllabic, 5-7-7-6-8
3.unrhymed.
Soothing sad exhausted hearts…I can feel myself breathing deeper as I read your lovely poem and yes, we need nature and all of its beauty, now and forever, Kate!
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so nice to hear from you Kim, thanks for stopping by!
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I’m trying to find more time for visits, there is so much beauty to read and ponder over in this WordPress world!
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there is indeed but I tire of one way conversations …
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Wonderful and inspiring verses share the wonders of nature! Kate, thanks for nudging us to a look.
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I live and breath it Richard, we all should … makes us more mindful 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving
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I so wish we could wave a magic wand, remind mankind of the refreshing, healing properties of nature. Maybe we could heal as a society … a bit?
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I think most of us are doing our utmost Helen 🙂
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Nature always puts up a show for you! Lovely. 🙂
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a constant source of joy 🙂
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“bang, splash as moonlight twinkles” — Beautiful, Kate. 🙏
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thanks so much!
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“nature is refreshing”
I sooooo agree
Much💛love
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much appreciated Gillena 🙂
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Rhythmic waves that rise and splash, superb poem. Loved it Kate.
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much appreciated Kamal 🙂
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A little sad may be, but loved the refreshing end.
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lol only to you …
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bang, splash as moonlight twinkles
soothing sad exhausted hearts
I loved these lines and how that was followed by refreshing nature. What a beautiful poem in this new form for me – each word felt carefully chosen.
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The waves… I could listen to them forever 🙂
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Wow! So beautiful!! A good work, Kate 👌👌
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love the strong opening and the gentle turn and hopeful ending, dear Kate!
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much appreciated Rosema!
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That’s amazing Kate, you’ve managed to capture so much in such a short poem and each time I read it, I catch a glimpse of something else. Wonderful
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The ocean..the waves…you brought me there…😊😊😊
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much appreciated Mich!
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I love the way your lines rise and fall like the waves of life itself!
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So true! So beautiful! So healing! 🙂 Thank you, SweetKate! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤ 🙂
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You took me there! There is nothing quite like the ocean waves to refresh a weary soul.
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Nature’s balm: thank God for it! Beautifully expressed, Kate.
pax,
dora
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Thank you Kate the Calm. You’re the first Kate I’ve ever known and you set the standard as far as I’m concerned! 🙂😘
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The ocean is a balm for our troubles. (K)
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Love this poem Kate. Very refreshing
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Very welcoming, positive work Kate. Love that moonlight.
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thanks Ron, it sure weaves its magic!
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I could watch and listen to waves forever. Lovely, Kate, nature does soothe.
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thanks so much Merril!
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Moonlight at the ocean – only the sound of the waves! You have transported me!!
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Is there anything more calming and restful than the sound of ocean waves and surf? Beautifully expressed, Kate! ❤ You are fortunate to live where you can hear the waves from your home. 🙂
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so blessed, I know … have a great weekend Cheryl!
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“Nature is refreshing” and cool this this morning … I’ll brave the waves when nature turns on her warmer song ..
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The moon twinkles..above the fray….nature survives…very nice
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Watching waves is mesmerizing, it calms me to the bone. What’s that? Do I hear the ocean calling?
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So soothing!💖
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I think you are a musician , Kate. You have the talent to use words that sound in harmony
Love ❤
Michel
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The harmony gives sonority to the poem. This is meaningful for the sens of a poem. ❤
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So beautiful! I love the idea of moonlight twinkling and “soothing sad exhausted hearts.”💝💝
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Nature is indeed refreshing. Would love to see those waves now.
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I love the way you describe the way the waves fall…
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