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I want to win this poetry contest. do you like the poem that im submitting?

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Ah! the pleasant visions haunt me,

As I gaze upon the sea!

All the old romantic legends,

All my dreams come back to me.

Sails of silk and ropes of sandal,

Such as gleam in ancient lore;

And the singing of the sailors,

And the answer from the shore.

Most of all, the Spanish ballad

Haunts me oft, and tarries long,

Of the noble Count Arnaldos,

And the sailor's mystic song.

Telling how the Count Arnaldos,

With his hawk upon his hand,

Saw a fair and stately galley,

Steering onward to the land;

How he heard the ancient helmsman

Chant a song so wild and clear:

That the sailing sea-bird slowly

Poised upon the mast to hear.

Till his soul was full of longing,

And he cried, with impulse strong,

'Helmsman! for the love of heaven,

Teach me, too, that wondrous song!'

'Wouldst thou,'- so the helmsman answered,

'Learn the secret of the sea?

Only those who brave its dangers

Comprehend its mystery!'

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  1. Love it! I'd almost accuse u of plagiarism it's so good lol


  2. really nice!!!

  3. Very nice !!Bravo think you have a winner there, Very nice I 'll be routing for you!! Cheers!!

  4. This is masterful.  Your imagery is totally engaging, bringing me right there into the lavishly detailed scene. The form is perfect in rhyme and meter, as well.  I believe this poem will win great admiration from the judges of the contest.  Good luck.   Thank you.

  5. If you don't win, I think you should atleast be 2nd. This is great. It makes me feel like I am there.

    Answer mine please

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