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Post by Gail201 Thu May 22, 2014 8:17 am

Scary Ocean Bracelet Tb_my_10

I created a scary ocean bracelet because I was worried about sharks, sting rays, poisonous jellyfish and such when I have been snorkeling.    
The Kracken by Faerybeads and the octopus from Scarlet Island Amphibian provide the scary finishing touch.   The coral bead is from  http://ugnieskauke.lt/en/products/articles-for-her/silver-beads.html.   It’s a beefy bead. The last silver bead is the Alaska King Crab by Ohm Beads.  
While I was waiting for the first silver beads to arrive, I wrote a poem.  Dorothy Wallace had some beautiful glass beads that fit the poem and she was kind enough to customize a few more to complete my bracelet.

Oblivious

I am
         Addicted
                            watching the golden slope of sand massaged by tranquil waves
         Mesmerized
                             By the day’s sparkle and color and rhythm and warmth.
I remain  
          Oblivious
                            That sunlight weakens in the depths,
                            that color fades.

                            In dim gloom
                                               a predator’s graceful, liquid movements mask his power.
                                               Hunger is predictable; food is not.
                                               Power unleashed is furious, life-squelching strength.
                            In  dim gloom
                                               he survives;
                                               his hunt continues.

I remain
             Oblivious
                             That gloom fades to blackness.
                                               A skeletal predator’s scurry masks his power.
                                               Hunger is predictable, food is not.
                                               Hunger unleashed is over-whelming, crushing, crunching power.
             In the blackness
                                               he survives
                                               his hunt continues
                                                                           for life.

And I remain

               Addicted
                     Watching a golden slope of sand massaged by tranquil waves

              Mesmerized
                      By the day’s sparkle and color, rhythm and warmth

               Oblivious.
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Post by reltan Thu May 22, 2014 9:27 am

I must say I am really envious, it is lovely!!!!
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Post by strike Thu May 22, 2014 3:29 pm

Both the poem and bracelet are lovely! Thank you for sharing Smile
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Post by Brightonbelle Thu May 22, 2014 4:35 pm

Fantastic poem.  I love the Faerybead and the great glass beads that Dorothy made.
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Post by Gail201 Thu May 22, 2014 5:43 pm

Brightonbelle wrote:Fantastic poem.  I love the Faerybead and the great glass beads that Dorothy made.
The artistry of Faerybeads is phenomenal. She's able to create designs that are fantasy, not caricatures. Exactly how that is achieved, I haven't a clue, but it sure sets the beads apart.

I like that fact that Dorothy Wallace is able to capture the sense of motion and movement in her glass. I couldn't achieve that feeling with TB even if I could have found the range of colors.
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Post by natalyk Thu May 22, 2014 6:06 pm

Beautiful - both. I like "Hunger is predictable; food is not" especially Smile
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Post by Yohanna Thu May 22, 2014 9:10 pm

Wow! This is amazing. I love the way the colours go from light to dark, just like they do in the deep blue/green ocean. All the silvers are great too.
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Post by iluvbeads Fri May 23, 2014 2:45 am

You have really captured the scary ocean in your combo......can't stop studying it. Your poem is wonderful, too!

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Post by reltan Fri May 23, 2014 2:21 pm

I am back again, I think this is one of my favorites combo!! Of course love the poem!
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Post by ZAKLINZ Fri May 23, 2014 2:47 pm

I love the colors and depth (pardon the pun) of the glass beads. Your silvers are great, and the poem was a delight. Thanks!
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Post by darkangel07760 Fri May 23, 2014 7:04 pm

i love the poem AND the bracelet. Lovely, thanks for sharing Smile
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Post by Fuzzyfeet Fri May 23, 2014 10:11 pm

Wow !  Very Happy 
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Post by Trollperle Sat May 24, 2014 10:15 am

Absolutely truly wonderful - both the poem and the bracelet  I love you 

Gail201 please also join the Spring Creativity Game, your poem writing really is beautiful!  Hug 
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Post by stacecase Sat May 24, 2014 2:08 pm

Gorgeous bracelet!! I love the dark and light sea colors as well and well, the silvers are just perfect!

You are quite talented  sunny 
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Post by minty Sat May 24, 2014 9:38 pm

I love the large glass and silver beads, great bracelet and poem  Very Happy 
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Post by FrenchRedPoppy Sun May 25, 2014 4:39 pm

Gorgeous glass colors and beautifull silvers Wink
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Post by Gail201 Sun May 25, 2014 6:59 pm

Thank you for the nice comments.  
I was reluctant to post the poem.  It really IS rather goofy to be inspired by some beads, isn't it?  
However, it truly was a eureka moment for me when I saw the range of colors and textures (not the right word but you know what I mean) in the Dorothy Wallace beads.  After seeing those, I just had to push the "buy" button and write the poem.
Moral of the story, even thinking about writing a poem can be an excuse for buying beads.   Wink  Wink  Wink

Thank you again for the lovely comments.
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Post by troll2011 Wed May 28, 2014 4:28 am

Lovely colours!!!

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