Sensations at the Shore

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 - Prompt #397 - Teeming Shore

"We celebrate summer with a trek to the beach. The shore beckons us to write a poem on its inspiration. As always, branch out in any direction as you shore up your verse. Write the sights, sounds, smells of the shore. A sunset appeals, as does a sunrise, sea gulls and swarms of swimmers … take the plunge and write it!"


Scents of salt and seaweed greet you
soon as your bare feet touch soft sand.
Sea breeze tickles skin as you stand
at lacy hem of aqua blue.

Bravely you dip a toe or two
waiting for roll of wave as planned.
Scents of salt and seaweed greet you
soon as your bare feet touch soft sand.

Hear seagulls screech their cackling tune
and peck at sand near bodies tanned.
In the distance your hear a band
on the boardwalk.  It must be noon.
Scents of salt and seaweed greet you.

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I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York. My goal is to create and share poetry with others who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve in you, and feel your sparks as well.

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