The seaside in the winter

Andrew Charles Forrest

The seaside in the winter

 

The seaside in the winter

Is such a soulless place

But has an empty

Captivating beauty to its face

The chipped paint helter-skelter

The seagulls in the breeze

Hoping for the chip shop doors

To open in the freeze

The smell of frying doughnuts

Is stippled in the paint

Children’s cries and laughter echoes

Though, the sea’s spray makes it faint

The seaside in the winter

Though no-one wants to visit

There’s nothing quite so British

It’s really quite exquisite

  • Author: Andrew Charles Forrest (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 13th, 2019 07:37
  • Comment from author about the poem: Margie was planning our summer holiday today and this just came to me as the rain pooed down outside and wishing we were already there...
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Comments6

  • dusk arising

    Much neglected and naturally beautiful. A time to appreciate its beauty in quiet soulful contemplation.

    But there again there are seasides and there are seasides do three cliffs bay and weston-super-mare have much in common.... hey yes, sea sand and sometimes sunshine.

    Good entertaining read sir!

  • orchidee

    A fine write Andrew.

  • Michael Edwards

    Great write Andrew.

  • ANGELA & BRIAN

    HI ANDREW ~ A very elegant Poem ~ replete with Rhyme & Rhythm & easy to recite (hallmark of a good poem !). I (BRIAN) have lived on the W Coast & E Coast of the UK so the SUBJECT is dear to my heart ! You have captured the essence of the UK Seaside Helter Skelter - Seagulls - Chip Shops - Donuts - Kids - Sea Spray - All deserted in Winter - Two Old Ladies & a dog ! Thanks for sharing !
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  • Goldfinch60

    Wonderful write, I was walking along the sea wall and seeing all these things, but those times also bring peace to our lives.

  • thisismyidentity

    So vivid and descriptive. Iโ€™ve never experienced this in person, but itโ€™s always been something Iโ€™ve wanted to do. You've taken me there! Thank you for the bucket list escape during this time of isolation! I am thankful for all of your writes.



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