The Cleansing (poem) by Annabel Sheila on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Ed J.

Reviewed on May 19, 2012

I was raised on the coast of Virginia and the ocean holds a special place in my life. I went there when I was troubled and it was as if the tides washed everything away with the soothing sounds of the waves. I can relate to this. Wonderful write!

Eddy

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger

Reviewed on April 20, 2012

Lovliest spot to cleanse and refresh. Beautiful walk
on the shore in spring. Thank you for the sense
of peace and the essence of heart and soul.
Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on April 19, 2012

A time at a lonely beach can be very refreshing. Wish I could get to in Nova Scotia shore. All we have here is dirty sand with whatever washed up lately.

Ron

Reviewed by Janna Hill

Reviewed on April 19, 2012

The seascape never grows old and poetic thoughts flourish, especially this time of year it seems. I especially took pleasure in the last four lines.
:) Janna
P.S. I love your website.

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on April 18, 2012

Anna,
You really capture that feeling of majesty one feels at the beach...the renewal and new beginnings. Well done.
Sheila

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on April 18, 2012

Sounds marvelous, and you make me want to head back to my lakes and woods very soon.

Reviewed by Asa Seeley

Reviewed on April 18, 2012

serene and inspiring. thanks

asa

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on April 17, 2012

YES...early morning walk on the beach with a cup of coffee...what a way to wake up! love this Anna~
Hugs,
Christine

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Reviewed on April 17, 2012

You don't see the sea, you feel it within, it is hitting your soul, as if the waves speak to you right in to the depth of your soul. As if when the tide comes crashing in you give it your burdens as it takes them back with the tide and drowns them. Perfectly constructed.

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on April 17, 2012

I bask in the solitude of nature also, and how beautiful the way you capture it in your poetry. I especially love the final stanza of this poem!
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on April 17, 2012

Do so almost everyday ... clears the soul ...

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on April 17, 2012

Nothing beats a deserted beach for reflection, healing, and cleansing. Rain or shine. Enjoyed this. Patrick

Reviewed by Lonnie Hicks

Reviewed on April 17, 2012

Ah so true. The beach is a special place. Mountain dust beneath your feet, crunchy sand...

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman

Reviewed on April 17, 2012

I live a distance from the ocean and do not go there as often as I should, but do understand the sense of peace and relaxation one... you in particular, Anna, my friend, feels when warm in your woollen coat with the heat of your breath further warming your cheeks you sit watching the never ending movement of waves and water.
Your friend, Mark

Reviewed by Diana Legun (Reader)

Reviewed on April 17, 2012

I think you have captured an aspect of the ocean that keeps people going back there: "Exposed now, heart and soul naked" That so fully describes how the vast openness of the ocean shore frees us. It has that affect on people. You said it in those words. Great ~~ Diana

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on April 17, 2012

I like the cleansing you are so adroit at, Anna. It is a wonderful feeling to wash your burdens away with the outgoing tide.

Reviewed by Laura Fall

Reviewed on April 17, 2012

Oh what an outstanding write so soothing and refreshing makes the reader feel the calmness as always amazing poetry Laura

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on April 17, 2012

I know the cleansing action of the beach quite well...e