A special delight........ (poem) by Karen Palumbo on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on January 13, 2010

I love the way this poem flows, what " A special delight "
Very relaxing indeed and so real! Thank you Karen for sharing
and caring. Please tell Robert to keep up the good art work
with his camera, the pictures are so beautiful with your poems.
What a blessing to see both of you work together so beautifully,
I admire you both for working together! God bless you both!

Much Love,
Margaret

Reviewed by Joanna Leone

Reviewed on February 24, 2009

I enjoyed this poem, especially this: Lean over the side,
run your hands in the sea.
Signaling all the fish,
to come play with me.

It is a poem which reminds me of the carefree days of summer, as I take time to enjoy the sea and all that the sea has to offer! Excellent poem. As usual, your words have touched my heart.

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on October 26, 2008

Karen,

A glorious, delightful poem . . . stunning!!

Best wishes,

Lance

Reviewed by Ted Bossis

Reviewed on May 11, 2007

Apparent beauty - follows your pen - - -

Reviewed by Debra Baker

Reviewed on April 15, 2007

Karen a day of heaven. I drifted away the imagery of this beautiful poem. Just the sound of the waves clasping against the boat and the seagulls. A beautiful day imagined.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 14, 2007

Let me sail there with you, Karen. My ancestors were sailors. You moved my soul... ...Love and peace and friendship,

Regis

Reviewed by Gloria Buono

Reviewed on April 14, 2007

This is awesome prose. I just love sailboats and the sea. Haven't been on one in a long time but reading your prose and seeing your photo makes me feel I'm there again. Thanks for sharing, Gloria

Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara

Reviewed on April 14, 2007

Pic and poem go hand in hand beautifully! A real emotive poem, you have me ready to set sail...so when we leaving? I enjoyed reading this piece and am glad I dropped on by!

~Nikki~

Reviewed by M T (Reader)

Reviewed on April 13, 2007

Vivid and inspiring. I have many plans with my soon to be future bride and this poem inspires me and makes me look forward all the more. Thanks.

Reviewed by Faten Abdallah (Reader)

Reviewed on April 13, 2007

Reading this poem brings back memories, yet belongs in one of my dreams for the future. It is truly "A Special Delight."

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on April 13, 2007

Evocative and so atmospheric, Karen. Can almost feel the movement and energy in this. Reminds me of stanzas I have just read by Emily Dickinson:

Bred as we, among the mountains,
Can the sailor understand
The divine intoxication
Of the first league out from land?

Quite beautiful, thank you. Kate xx

Reviewed by Henry Lefevre

Reviewed on April 13, 2007

That poem brings back memories from when I was a kid. Back then, Terminal Island, near Long Beach, was one of the best beaches for camping overnight and burning our hides in the sun. Later on, I used to work shift work which gave me many days when I could play in the surf near Belmost Shores.

What a beautiful place.

Hank

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on April 13, 2007

swoon...thanks for this "special delight" wish i were there

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on April 12, 2007

Love cruisin' the waves but on the east coast instead of the west...someday I would like to visit the Pacific ocean...sail on, captain, my captain...Ed

Reviewed by William Haynes

Reviewed on April 12, 2007

wow great pic and poem.
One day I hope to make it back to the ocean.
Bill

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on April 12, 2007

Karen you awakened the longing for the sea in my soul. Gorgeous poem.

Reviewed by Butch Howard (Reader)

Reviewed on April 12, 2007

I love the way you have characterized the invigorating beauty of nature here. There are few things in life I love more than getting in my boat, kayak, or canoe and experiencing the wonder of the ocean, observing the many species of birds and seeing the fish jump. Your words motivate me to make my way down the dock, knock the cobwebs off the boat and hit the high seas for some much needed relaxation and enjoyment. Excellent write!
~Butch

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on April 12, 2007

Lovely indeed

Reviewed by E. Richardson

Reviewed on April 12, 2007

oh my...lovely imagery here...brought back those happy times at Moonstone Beach in Cambria.

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

Brings back memories of sailing. I wish I could smell the sea, again.

Carmen :-)

Reviewed by Morning Star

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

Wow I truly enjoyed this great
Journey along the coast and breeze on my face
And that sound of the sea and the seagulls flying above!!
I love the journey you have taken us to I love it
Thanks for this great Vacation enjoyed very much!!
Love And Peace to you Always
Your Friend...Morning Star

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

a spectacular capture of the natural beauty of the sea and the wonder of its merging within its essentia ...

Reviewed by Stan Grimes (Reader)

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

Great write. Makes me want to take a vacation.

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

Oh this sounds so "delightful" and I'd give anything
for some warm weather at this point. Sometimes I
wonder if winters ever going to end. This brings
some beautiful thoughts to my mind.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

I could feel this in my bones..gotta love it!!

Beautiful offering brown eyed girl....just like me...lol!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

Having grown up around those special days in Southern California, they do bring back great memories.

Thanks
Dan

Reviewed by Barbara Smith

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

This cold morning this filled me with warmth and joy as I visioned all the beautiful images you brought to life in this poem. I could feel the water against your fingers and see the flipping fish...you have brought this piece to life.

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

You write a perfect day. beautiful picture also. Makes me remember when I lived by the shore and would go down just to watch the last bit of sun reflect off the water. On the east coast it's a little different. The sun sets over land and the reflection of the still waters gives it an emeral iridescent glow. Lady J

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

Karen,
This left me wanting to ditch class and go fishing! Yeah, I know..not a good idea but one worth pondering anyway.
Enjoyed the sun and fun, and the photo and poem were both wonderful.

Lisa

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

This IS a "Special Delight!" Your imagery had me feeling the wetness of the sea, the tranquility of her purpose,
...and I want warmer weather! :)
This is beautiful Karen~
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

To be among nature,
sacred and pristine,
A special delight to behold,
by all should be seen.

A delightful poem, Karen, and a wonderful reminder of just how glorious a day spent in the midst of nature can truly be.

Reviewed by Laura Mayer (Reader)

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

Beautiful description of what it is like on the sea!!Adored this one.
Hugs, Laura

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

This poem takes me to Emingway's "The old man and the sea" and the love of the watered horizon all around, and the battle with the sailfish, the exhilaration of being free over the waves.
Thanks to bring back the memories.
Georg

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

I love to sit and watch the sun melt into the sea.
For the most part it is a tranquil poem, until the smart alec fish, lol

Reviewed by Joyce Devenish

Reviewed on April 10, 2007

Excellent write and what a great picture Robert, beautiful.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on April 10, 2007

Ah nothing better than the ocean and your images had me there with you! Thanks for the visit;-)Wonderful poem!

Eileen

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on April 10, 2007

I felt as if I was there.
Good job!

Elizabeth

Reviewed by Art Hernandez

Reviewed on April 10, 2007

The sunset and the beach are a few of the most wonderfull experiences and fortunately I have experienced them along with the ride upon the waters .....

you write well this picture along with your thoughts...

nicely expressed.....

enjoyed.....Art Sun...

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on April 10, 2007

Karen,

This. Is. GLORIOUS! I love the beach; I love sunsets; combined, what a beautiful sight. Well done!!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on April 10, 2007

Truly magnificent imagery, Karen; very well done! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Burleson, Karen Lynn. :D