Ocean Poems

[Al Moak]

Here are a couple of ocean poems - a thing that I feel deeply.

I LOVE THE OCEAN

I love the seashore, its wind and spray,
Its storm-tossed vastness and gentle bay.
I love its seabirds, its fish, its swells,
Its rocky jetty, its sand and shells.

I love its morning, its foggy grey,
Its gentle forenoon, its hints of sun,
Its sparkling sunshine, its cool of day,
Its rolling music, when day is done.

Let me be by the ocean at last.
I'll sing with angels - with the great choir!
I'll praise my God when day is past,
When sinks the sun and turns to fire.[/color]

-Alan R. Moak


RENEWING OF THE FOG

Depressing to some, the fog so grey,
Rolling in from ocean or bay,
Hiding treetops in mists above,
Hugging the rocks in moistest love.

But peacefulness it brings to me -
From daily noise and glare sets free.
Isolated and quiet there,
My mind, at last, to think may dare.

And when again appears the sky,
And worldly thoughts my mind will try -
More ready then I am to give,
To work, and think, and yes, to live.[/color]

-Alan R. Moak

[Marilyn]

Those poems are so beautiful Al.

[Al Moak]

Thank you, Marilyn - they're right from the heart.  I really do love the ocean and the fog.

[mercychild]

I love those poems Mr. Moak.  I've always wanted to see the ocean.  You have a very defined gift with descriptive words.  Jen.

[Al Moak]

Thank you Jen.  I certainly wish for you that you may see and enjoy the ocean soon - it's a wonderful experience.

[Shinenlite]

Thanks for those beautiful words. I especially love the ocean poem. Your words describe the feel of being oceanside so well that even one who has never been can get an idea of what they are missing.
I am fortunate to live 5 minutes from the Gulf and spend much time walking on the beach. I find it very relaxing and it's the best palce to get "alone" with God and have conversation with Him. I love to walk and make up songs of praise as I admire His handiwork.
Blessings to you and yours,
Jo

[Al Moak]

Thanks so much for those words, Jo.  I really do love the ocean.  What a wonderful creation of God!

[Jenny]

Beautiful!

I love the sea....especially Cornwall with the huge waves at Tintagel, hitting against the rocks.

When I was younger I went to stay at Poundstock Manor in Cornwall.  It's a Smugglers place. I used to get up at 4 in rthe morning and walk alone onto the rocks and sit watching the ocean.....WONDERFUL! Your poems gave me a good memory. Thanks Pastor Al.

Jenny.

[Maria]

I am late but the poems are so beautiful

And i love poems so much i have a lot in Dutch
but you can not translate Dutch poems in English
then is it no poem more.

But thank you very much AL

[Margit Rhone-Saunders]

Oh, Al, it makes me realize how much I'm looking forward to seeing the Oregon and California Coast again.  Thank you for your poem.

Margit

[Liz]

I have similar feelings about the ocean and fog.  Miss seeing the ocean from my window in Chemainus.  Nice poems, Pastor Al.
Liz

[Nita]

Al, I didn't know you wrote poetry!  These are wonderful, and sure show your heart for the ocean.  As you know, I'm blessed to be right here beside the Pacific.  love, Nita

[Nita]

As you may have noted, I'm way behind on looking at the poetry!  I just noticed the date of the last post. lol  Oh well, here I am now.......and I like your poetry today as much as they did in May.

[Jane Walker]

Hey AL ~ I love these poems .... Like Nita, I just came across these poems of yours... Thanks so much for expressing it so well!

[Janet]

    I have to admit, I think this is my first time in the Poems area!  I didn't know what I was missing!  I love the sentiments you expressed so well in your ocean poems, Al.  As you know, I love the oceans too!  I look at them from a different perspective, uaually, though---from inside!  (I'm a Scuba diver!)

[Al Moak]

Y'all may be late in posting here, but I thank you for your comments just as much!