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diamondrose(d)	Still	Lead	[-]
Posts: 412 Jul 10 05 5:44 AM More My Recent Posts	Tags : None Whatever age may clear away can still be found within the backwashed foam. The lilting tides, that ebb in grace, still chart the paths that guild the traveller home. In sleep beneath the crusted waves a hoary dream still stirs amongst the shoals, just waiting for the sea to part, and disinter the child within our souls. To find again those ages spent, with eyes that see beyond our gravelly brows. To keep the currents firm at bay, and find again the gifts that youth endows. July 10th 2005
Guinevere	Still	#1	[-]
Posts: 437 Jul 10 05 8:59 AM More My Recent Posts	"To find again those ages spent, with eyes that see beyond our gravelly brow. To keep the currents firm at bay, and find again the gifts that youth endow." Most enjoyable read - thanks. Like the above especially.
Unregistered(d)	Re: Still	#2	[-]
Posts: 0 Jul 10 05 1:23 PM More My Recent Posts	Perfection, Bruce! Love the picture and the message scribed so incredibly well. It perked my memory to a photo I saw entitled "white horses chasing rainbows", which I thought, very poetic. According to the Beaufort Wind Scale and how it affects the sea, waves known as white horses are measured in frequency from a gentle breeze of 7 to a fresh breeze of 21 windspeed knots. Just thought I'd share that info $:\$ I'm not sure if I posted the following poem here, or not. I wrote it for a challenge: *Quote:* In thunderous waves, white horses rode the breeze, And crested as the wind blew into shore, Such strength, as harnessed by conquistador, Descending from a line that crossed the seas. Their legends ruled the land as freedom reigned; Those fearless stallions leading forth their herd, Unbridled beasts at large, not caught, nor spurred, Yet, riding into battle, caused restraint. Romantic stories told of man and beast, Of how, together, bonds were forged, begun, How life was changed because they rode as one And loyalty, thus shared, has never ceased. In thunderous waves, white horses rode the breeze, Descending from a line that crossed the seas.
greeneyes1119	Re: Still	#3	[-]
Posts: 58 Jul 10 05 1:58 PM More My Recent Posts	A most beautifully written piece Bruce Truly enjoyed.
DeborahBel	Re: Still	#4	[-]
Posts: 1071 Jul 10 05 6:53 PM Registered User More My Recent Posts	*Quote:* In sleep beneath the crusted waves a hoary dream still stirs amongst the shoals, just waiting for the sea to part, and disinter the child within our souls. Wow, do I ever like this part! Wonderful lines!
diamondrose(d)	Re: Still	#5	[-]
Posts: 412 Jul 10 05 10:51 PM More My Recent Posts	Thank you, ladies, for kind words Gloria, this was done for a challenge, of sorts. You should post your lovely Sonnet as a new thread. I'm sure T won't mind if it's a repost. Thanks for the science info, too! What happens to the white horses after 21 knots? ~ Bruce
Unregistered(d)	Re: Still	#6	[-]
Posts: 0 Jul 11 05 12:13 AM More My Recent Posts	Well, Bruce, its like this 22-27 knots - Strong Breeze - Large waves begin to form; white foam crests, probably spray 28-33 - Near Gale - Sea heaps up and white foam blown in streaks along the direction of the wind 34-40 -Gale - Moderately high waves, crests begin to break into spindrift 41-47 - Strong Gale - High waves. Dense foam along the direction of the wind. Crests of waves begin to roll over. Spray may affect visibility 48-55 - Storm - Very high waves with long overhanging crests. The surface of the sea takes a white appearance. The tumbling of the sea becomes heavy and shock like. Visibility affected 56-63 - Violent Storm - Exceptionally high waves. The sea is completely covered with long white patches of foam lying in the direction of the wind. Visibility affected 64+ - Hurricane - The air is filled with foam and spray. Sea completely white with driving spray. Visibility very seriously affected. and there you have it...
diamondrose(d)	Re: Still	#7	[-]
Posts: 412 Jul 11 05 2:28 AM More My Recent Posts	Thanks, Gloria! I gather from this that the term 'white horses' only applies to the transitory crests, that quickly dissipate in the breeze. When I was a boy, my dad and I would go out in Syd Harbour, and up local rivers, on a small motorboat. I think the speed limit was around 12-15 knots (if memory serves me), but that meant nothing when I was at the wheel (damn the torpedos, and the speed limit, full speed ahead!) ~ Bruce
Teagan De Danaan	Re: Still	#8	[-]
Posts: 35073 Jul 11 05 3:16 AM Ollahm More My Recent Posts	Hey I agree with Gloria and her reason for the inspiration and I agree with you mate, she should post it up there in the open. Partir cst mourir un peu.
Unregistered(d)	Re: Still	#9	[-]
Posts: 0 Jul 11 05 10:09 AM More My Recent Posts	Bruce - White horses seem to be the next step up from wavelets, and are also called whitecaps in some of the descriptions. Here are a couple of interesting links. The first has a bit of history about Beaumont and the second is the table, this one from Oz. www.crh.noaa.gov/lot/webpage/beaufort/ www.bom.gov.au/lam/glossary/beaufort.shtml Loved the story about you and your dad...could just picture you at the helm, your imagination going full speed ahead as well...powerful stuff for a kid, and a wonderful memory! Thanks for sharing.
diamondrose(d)	Re: Still	#10	[-]
Posts: 412 Jul 12 05 5:04 AM More My Recent Posts	Thanks, T Gloria, forget the 'whitecaps', give me horses everytime What a pity they don't have 'white elephants' for the bigger sprays. Thanks for the links! Never knew the beaufort scale had such history. ~ Bruce
LDafney	Re: Still	#11	[-]
Posts: 3217 Jul 12 05 4:17 PM Bandrui More My Recent Posts	Bruce, Oh! for the joy that comes from reading this and your beautiful picture. Lorraine
diamondrose(d)	Re: Still	#12	[-]
Posts: 412 Jul 13 05 1:51 AM More My Recent Posts	Glad you enjoyed it, Lorraine Thanks! ~ Bruce

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