By Katarina

Sampaguita by:Natividad Marquez. Little sampaguita With the wondering eye Did a tiny fairy Drop you where you are? On the watching hour On the tropic night. By Natividad Marquez. Why does the sea laugh, Mother, As it glints beneath the sun? It is thinking of the joys, my child, That it wishes every one. Why does the sea sob so, Mother, As it breaks on the rocky shore? It recalls the sorrows of the world. And weeps forevermore. Why is the sea so peaceful, Mother, As if it were fast asleep?

• 20 Jul, 2012
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THE SEA
By Natividad Marquez

Why does the sea laugh, Mother,
As it glints beneath the sun?
It is thinking of the joys, my child,
That it wishes every one.
Why does the sea sob so, Mother,
As it breaks on the rocky shore?
It recalls the sorrows of the world.
And weeps forevermore.
Why is the sea so peaceful, Mother,
As if it were fast asleep?
It would give our tired hearts, dearest child,
The comfort of the deep.

Comments on this photo

wonderful pic Kat and a lovely poem too.

lovely Kat - the sea is a wonderful thing

It is. Unfortunately I see it just every other year and just for few days.

same here Kat :(

:))) Noooo. You can see it more often.

afraid one week per year for real - sad because I love it :)

Natividad Marquez Poet Biography

So this photo is for you! Lol.

lol with many thanks ;))

Lovely photo and rhyme.

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Thank you.

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