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Ava


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Just a wee poem I wrote the other day dont know how good my poem writing skills are so laugh if you want to - Background to understand poem is that the city I live in has an east coast - white sandy beaches and an hour away a west coast (The Manukau) with black sand beaches pronounced (Man-oo-cow)


I love the Manukau


Since my Auckland days began


She's always been quietly there


In the corner of my eye


From the kitchen in Onehunga


She used to smile at me every morning


And now at Green Bay and Laingholm she lets me rest at her door when ever I like


She's not flashy like the Eastern beaches


Her waters are often murky


And I hear the boys talk about her bar (sand bar in case yr wondering)


She's a little rough


Scattered oyster shells, muddy chocolate sand, and crabby rocks


Put she is unpretencious and happy with her few visitors


The maori seem to know how to enjoy her better than I


We arrive spontaneously today at toddlers request


We have no shoes and I a heavy mind


The Manukau she doesn't care and now I am here neither do I


She welcomes us in her quiet way


She is simple and humble, and so peaceful I want to cry


She hugs us without a word


Then she speaks


Reminding me of the peacefulness available to those who seek it


And I love her


Ava


28/02/05


We escape here out of the house some days to find some peace   



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jj


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Very nice poem.


Thankyou for sharing it with us


JJ



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Wow Ava!...  Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful poem!


I can hear the gentle waves and the sounds of the sea even here in my living room.


Thank you for the peaceful vision!


David



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Maria123


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What a gorgeous poem!


I too was able to escape my own little world :)


Thank you Ava


;) Maria



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That is a beautiful poem.  :)  Have you ever been to www.poetry.com.  I've submitted some of my poetry there and been entered into some contests.  It might be something that you're interested in viewing.  Take Care!  :) 

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Ava,


Awesome! Got goosebumps now. I feel so warm and at peace just reading this. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent :) cdb



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tfs.  Your poem made me think of something peaceful, something other than the days usual troubles & turmoils.  thanks

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