A Day at the Shore

                      

                  A Day at the Shore

Gentle swells moving slowly to the shore, so blue, dark blue

patches of foam cling to the sandy beach where children play.

Screaming, chasing one another, grabbing for sand crabs to toss.

Hastening to build their sand castle before the incoming tide,

digging out the moat to get its' water to erect their towers.

Splashing in the warm waves, splashing each other in frolic, then

hot sand beneath feet lofting beautiful rainbow colored kites, tails

swirling in the daunting wind, string taut with the tugging, hands

grasping to not lose their grip, pulling harder, letting out more string.

Watching them soaring and dancing far above, wishing we could too.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Since you are a beach lover, you've woven beach themes into many of your poems, but this is the BEST BEACH WRITING I've seen from you! I love the dynamic descriptions & lively verbs you use to paint the scene. To be honest, I love seeing you apply your penchant for "ROMANCE" to something other than women! There are many things to romance in life, besides the opposite sex! This is a really refreshing love affair with the sea! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Dave]

Margie - I'm so very glad you liked this. I've always had a special love of the sea. I often wonder why I had never joined the navy.
Take care - Dave

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared my friend. The days of the beach, become blessed day in our memories. Thank you Dave for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[jacob erin-cilberto]

well, this reminds me of swimming at Coney Island when i was a kid....or at Rye Beach....
great memories you brought back....except for the salty taste...ugh...
nicely done, Dave,
j.

[Dave]

Jacob - glad you liked this. I was born in A,C. left just before the casinos came in. As kids I don't think we realized we were in heaven - especially in the summer. Down the beach, all day, on the boardwalk at night.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

You paint a lovely picture here Dave of children at play on a sandy beach in the height of summer. Plenty of activity going on it the heat. I was always partial to flying kites. It is written from the perspective of an observer, who would be happy if he could join in. Nicely penned.

Chris

[Dave]

Chris -I've told you I'm originally from the shore. We
loooved to fly kites!! Even living inland i got my two girls to love them too. Now my grandsons, when they go to Myrtle Beach love flying them too. Guess it's in the genes!

Rake care - Dave