Shore Birds

The gulls call “mine”

in view of the ocean,

grabbing for the catch,

snatching from their own

 

Stern demeanor

never changing

even when the jackpot

is claimed

Author's Note

Watched the seagulls and the gamblers a bit in Atlantic City...

Reviews

[annie lee]

Yes, they are the same bird-brained creatures everywhere. That bit of the seagulls saying "mine" over and over is a treasure my family discovered in "Finding Nemo" too. When we drive over to Asilomar Beach, the gulls are like a plague. They will even crowd on the front of your car to see what you are eating inside. I once saw a seagull in Disney World swoop in like a predator to steal a little boy's hot dog -- my, how he squalled -- and so did the other gulls when they went chasing after the prize their brother had swiped! You portrayed them aptly.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you! Yes, the gulls in Jersey are brazen, stealing right from the hands of surprised beach-goers! Funny to watch, until it is your sandwich... ;)

[Angel]

I love those little birds that feed along the shore...I can't think of the name, right now. They eat food that is washed up by the waves...but they hate getting their feet wet. So they quick run in as the wave goes out, and grab as much as they can, and then when the next wave comes in, they run, run, run, run...it's so funny!

You know, it's true...gulls do sound like they are crying "mine, mine, mine"!!

Brilliant write!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Angel! :)

[Angi]

I keep hearing the gulls in, "Finding Nemo." Mine! Mine! Sad when people act like this, eh? Angi~

[Rita L. Sev]

The gulls really do sound like they are saying "mine!" It's funny - until you walk inside and see people doing it... Thanks for reading, Angi!

[Jack...]

I was wondering, now I know you are at the shore. I hope you are having a great time my friend. Send some salt water taffy down to Texas, will ya? I loved your poem once again, your smile always shows in your work.

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you, Jack! Went down for the day yesterday; came home this afternoon. Spent this morning walking, sitting, breathing on the boardwalk... with my journal in hand... ;)

[Jack...]

I am jealous, I hope you know. Taylor Pork Roll?

[Rita L. Sev]

Vegetarian, remember? ;) But, fudge... mmmmm..... :)

[Jack...]

Oh I didn't know that, sorry. But fudge does sound good.

[Rita L. Sev]

No apology needed - it's hard to imagine a veggie in Philly! :)

[Jack...]

My niece lives in Jerey and works in Philly and she is a vegan.

[Rita L. Sev]

Cool! People are always so surprised that I don't eat cheesesteaks... :) If she has not tried a place called Blue Sage in Southampton, tell her it's a must...

[Jack...]

I will do that. Thanks.

[Angel Bella]

This is nice and fresh. As if I were able to see the sea gulls ^_^.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Angel! A summer scene, for sure... :)