Saturday, March 15, 2014

Poet of the Month--Maurice J. Reynolds

The Wave 

By Maurice J. Reynolds

The wave begins to form,
rising higher and higher
until it reaches its peak.

I watch in awe as it howls
in the wind,
ready to make a great impact.

It moves swiftly,
but begins to transcend,
decreasing little by little
until all that’s left of the
mighty wave comes gliding
onto the shore, kissing the tips
of my toes and then
the entirety of my feet.

So peaceful….
Ready to experience
it all again.
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From the editor--It is an honor to announce that Maurice Reynolds is March’s Poet of the Month.  A talented writer and the editor of Creative Inspirations, Maurice’s poems are enjoyed by Whispers’ readers.  He is an uplifting voice in our poetry community, leaving thoughtful comments that contributors appreciate.  Maurice has promoted our online journal by advertising the site in both his magazine and at his To God be the Glory! Publications website.  It is a pleasure to present him with this award.
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Thoughts on “The Wave”--I was immediately impressed with Maurice’s poem the first time I read it.  I selected it from Whispers’ archives to share with you again because of its impact.  Maurice’s use of personification gives the wave a human-like quality that allows the reader to identify with the experience.  The imagery and action help the verse to live.  The poem challenges people to look for meaning in our surroundings and truly find that peace.
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Congratulations and thank you Maurice!  I appreciate all you do and have done for Whispers.

Sincerely,

Karen O’Leary, Editor
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47 comments:

  1. Karen O'LearyMarch 15, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Thank you, Joe Maverick, for the following comment--

    I was most pleased to read through this write of Maurice's Karen, He translated the power and beauty of this wave in a great way..' I am not surprised in the least that you honoured him with poet the of this month accolade..'

    yours Joe..'

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    1. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 3:20 PM

      Joe, your words resonate thanksgiving from my heart. I am honored and grateful to Karen for this great achievement, and I am grateful to each of you who share encouragement and insight. Thank you, my friend. Continued blessings! -MJ

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  2. Karen O'LearyMarch 15, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    Thank you, Christine Tate, for the following comment--

    Hi Rev. Reynolds, "CONGRATULATIONS" on being selected "Poet of the Month!" Your poetry blesses many hearts with inspirational messages, revealing your love of Jesus! May the Lord continue to use your pen to glorify Him and edify others. God bless you! Sincerely, Chris~

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    1. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 3:22 PM

      Thank you, Christine. I appreciate your words of encouragement. Continued blessing to you! -MJ

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  3. UnknownMarch 15, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    The peace and goodness which flows out from this man into and without from his poetry is inspiring. He is most deserved of this accolade and as he continues to flow through the community of internet contribution and gracious wisdom and love, so is his touch known and felt by all who are inspired by knowing him. I couldn't help myself as I was on auto-pilot and gravitated toward his specialness and humility. Thank you, Karen, for having the insight to feature him to grace your pages...... one cannot keep greatness to themselves - one must share! Smile...... Sheri

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    1. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 3:24 PM

      Hi Sheri. You are truly a blessing and light in my life and I'm sure, the life of many others. You are so encouraging. What a blessing to have you as a friend in my life. Thank you for the encouraging words. Continued blessings! -MJ

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  4. UnknownMarch 15, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    Maurice (M.J.),
    Congratulations on another fine poem. You turn out a great poem every time.
    Yours truly,
    David Fox

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    1. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 3:25 PM

      Thank you, David. I enjoy your poetry as well. Continued blessing, my friend!
      -MJ

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  5. Karen O'LearyMarch 15, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Thank you, Jack Horne, for the following comment--

    Such a beautiful deep write.

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    1. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 3:26 PM

      Thank you, Jack. To God be the Glory! Continued blessings, my friend! -MJ

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  6. UnknownMarch 15, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    Congratulations Rev Maurice for being named poet of the month for March 2014 on Whispers. Your talent and the way you encourage others makes you an ideal person for this under. It is good to interact with you. Robert

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    1. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 3:27 PM

      Thank you, Robert. I give the glory to God and thank Karen for this honor! I am equally blessed to interact with you as well. Continued blessings! -MJ

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  7. CharleneMarch 15, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    Congratulation Maurice for being named poet of the month for March on Whispers; an honor well deserved.

    I really enjoyed reading your well written poem, and could see in my minds eye exactly what you were describing. I was taken aback to times I visited the ocean as a young girl and was so enthralled with the sounds and the energy of the waves rolling into shore and wading in the fishy smelling water that rolled up onto my bare feet. The sounds, smells and beauty of the ocean will be forever indelibly written on my mind.

    Thanks for the sweet memories of visits to my grandparents home in California near the ocean as they treated us to trips there every time we went to visit.
    Charlene

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    1. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 3:29 PM

      Hi Charlene. You are very welcome. Thank you for stopping by to leave some encouraging words. I appreciate it. I love the sounds of the ocean and I love to view its majestic beauty and power. Continued blessings! -MJ

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  8. Rhoda GalgianiMarch 16, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    Congratulations Maurice 'Poet of the Month for March 2014'. Your words reminds me of my own childhood each summer at the seashore of Santa Cruz, CA. In those days of the late 1940's seashells were plentiful as we children ran gathering them up. Always such a glorious time as the waves tickled our toes - thank you for the beautiful memories restored and for sharing your expressive poetry with us...

    Rhoda Galgiani

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    1. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 3:31 PM

      Hi Rhoda. Santa Cruz, ha? I bet those were fun times there. Thank you for stopping by to share some thoughts and encouragement. Continued blessings! -MJ

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  9. Karen O'LearyMarch 16, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    Thank you, Connie Marcum Wong, for the following comment--

    Congratulations on your wonderful poem being selected for Poem of the Month at Whispers. An honor your poem truly is deserving of. The sea inspires serenity and shares a peaceful sense of divinity. Your lovely poem conveys this so beautifully.

    Aloha, Connie

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    1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 8:02 AM

      Hi Connie. Thank you so much for the kind comments. I appreciate it. Continued blessings! -MJ

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  10. Karen O'LearyMarch 16, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Thank you, David Austin, for the following comment--

    Enjoyed Maurice Reynolds' poem.

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    1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 8:04 AM

      Thank you, David. Good to know you liked the poem. Continued blessings!
      -MJ

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  11. Karen O'LearyMarch 16, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    Thank you, Beth Winchcombe, for the following comment--

    I would like to congratulate Maurice on his poem. What an extraordinary poem, a wonderful description of a wave. Maurice has made very sincere comments on my poetry, as well as those that Jack Horne & I have written as collaborative pieces.

    Best wishes,
    Beth.

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    1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 8:05 AM

      Thanks, Beth. I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. I enjoy reading your poetry and the poetry of everyone here. Continued blessings! -MJ

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  12. Karen O'LearyMarch 16, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    Thank you, Arthur Ford, for the following comment--

    good poem mr. reynolds.
    great use of imagery!!
    i was even able to hear the wave as i read the poem!!!

    that's what poem should do, arouse the senses!!!!

    thanks.

    arthur c. ford,sr.,poet

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    1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 8:06 AM

      Thank you, Arthur. Glad you were able to connect and feel the poem. That is a blessing to be able to do. Continued blessings! -MJ

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  13. AnonymousMarch 16, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    Congratulations Maurice. I knew you'd make poet of the month. Your poetry is beautiful and inspiring. You are talented and you encourage other poets. We are all very proud of you.

    Shirley Smothers

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    1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 8:08 AM

      Thank you, Shirley. That means a lot to me. I am encouraged by you and many other here at Whispers. Continued blessing to you! -MJ

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  14. UnknownMarch 16, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    What wonderful visual piece. well done on being poet of the month. best wishes. Pete. excellent.

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    1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 8:08 AM

      Thanks, Peter. Continued blessing to you as well! -MJ

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  15. RhymetimebluezBlogMarch 17, 2014 at 5:04 AM

    Congratulations Maurice. This poem is a reminder to me that, when life seems to be overwhelming and much more powerful than I can handle, it has a way of settling down and becoming peaceful. The award truly is well deserved.
    Pam

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    1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 9:16 AM

      Hi Pam. Thank you. I am grateful for the reward of being named "Poet of the Month" and I am grateful to friends like yourself for the encouragement. Continued blessings! -MJ

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  16. Karen O'LearyMarch 17, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Thank you, Robert Hinshaw, for the following comment--

    Maurice, Congratulations for your well-deserved honor of being named Poet of the Month - also for having your splendid poem "The Wave" featured! You did a marvelous job of depicting the wave's action in beautiful poetic form. My kind of poetry. Bob Hinshaw

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    1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 9:23 AM

      Thanks Bob. I appreciate the love and encouragement. Continued blessings!
      -MJ

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  17. S. StefanowichMarch 17, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Dear Maurice,

    Congratulations on being Poet of the Month! I remember reading this wonderful poem when Whispers first started up. I was taken with the imagery and could hear the waves crash ashore and then peacefulness as it subsided. A well deserved honor!

    Sandra Stefanowich

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    1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 9:24 AM

      Thank you, Sandra. I appreciate the encouragement. Continued blessings!
      -MJ

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  18. KristinaMarch 17, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    I sometimes stand at the shore and become mesmerized by the waves...fascinating. And your poem captures the beauty and character of each wave. Well done. And congrats on the poet of the month. Kristina

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    1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 9:25 AM

      Thanks Krisitna. The seashore is a beautiful place. Thank you for the encouragement. Continued blessings! -MJ

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  19. UnknownMarch 22, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    Dear Maurice,
    No matter how large the wave, eventually it does meet its demise on the sand, only to kiss our toes. What a wonderful image you created! The next time I look out upon the sea, I will remember this beautiful poem. Congratulations on being "Poet of the Month." Best wishes, Carolyn

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    1. AnonymousMarch 24, 2014 at 2:05 PM

      Hi Carolyn. Thank you for the commentary and warm encouragement. You are a good friend. Thank you for your support. Continued blessings! -MJ

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  20. UnknownMarch 23, 2014 at 3:23 AM

    Waves fade... but always leaving hope for the next one... Terry

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    1. AnonymousMarch 24, 2014 at 2:06 PM

      Yes, you are right, Terry. The beauty of it all is just amazing. Thanks for the comments. Continued blessings! -MJ

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  22. AnielicaMarch 24, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    Congratulations on being poet of the month Maurice, lovely poem, the ocean is magical to watch as waves come tumbling in.
    Sorry for the late post. My best friend of 60 years, her sister has been diagnosed with cancer. Blessings sent.

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  23. AnonymousApril 1, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    Hi Anielica. Thank you for the encouraging words. I love the ocean and all it's splendor. I am sorry to hear about your best friend's sister. I am saying a prayer for her. Continued blessings to you and yours!

    -Maurice J. Reynolds, Owner / Editor
    TGBTG! Publications! / Creative Inspirations
    www.tgbtgpublictions.com

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  24. Karen O'LearyMay 23, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Thank you, Eleanor Michael, for the following--

    Shows a transformation from threat to comfort

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  25. Karen O'LearyMay 24, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Thank you, Gerald Heyder, for the following--

    Dear Maurice, this poem shows the alpha to the omega in regards to what water can do in the form of nature's substance! I love the last three lines! Keep up the good writing!

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  26. Karen O'LearyMay 28, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    Thank you, Suzanne Clement, for the following--

    Sounds like you love the beach as much as I do! If I hadn't gotten my thyroid news in 2013 and started lymphoma treatments, I wouldn't be sharing poetry with you!

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  27. Karen O'LearyJune 1, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Thank you, John Williams, for the following--

    Very nice work--good mood. I have experienced the excitement of waves too! An excellent picture painted in words. (I hope to get some work to you in the near future.)

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