“Beach”
Castles in the sand
destroyed immediately
by curious hands.
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Castles in the sand
destroyed immediately
by curious hands.
Steve D
Specks of sunlight glint,
like gems scattered in the sand,
dust catching the eye.
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Stresses numbed in waves,
falling away like sand grains,
washed out on the tide.
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Waves boom against sand.
Sea salt sprayed into his eyes,
open in wonder.
We had a nice weekend in Cape Henlopen and Rehoboth, DE with my mom, step-dad, and sister. Nugget got his feet wet in the ocean for the first time, and he seemed mesmerized by the waves. I can watch the waves crashing on the beach for hours on end. Maybe he will share my love of the ocean.
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Fiery sunburst
drives off midnight sky and sea;
brass-stained horizon.
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Soft hues streak the sky
Water glistens silver-gold
The world is yet hushed
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I long for her sway
Enveloped in her eddy
Floating aimlessly
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