The volatile sea churns
Pounding delicate grains
Of seaworthy sand
At water’s edge
Palpable surges of the
Seas finest blue-green mix inch forward
A caressing flow of the sea’s heartiness
Travels up bony ankles
Leaving them taught like a stretched band
Energized by the melding of sea and salt
I run-on hard-pressed sand
It is gummy and thick like fresh poured concrete
I indulge in nature's largest aquarium
Submerged, the shoreline is no longer believable
I tumble on the ocean floor with gray speckled fish
Wondering if they tire from perpetual motion
A school of pink, gelatinous jellyfish skirt around
Dolphins pose midair
A shot of salty sea rushes in my mouth
Lukewarm and putrid
Wrapped like a burrito in my shrinking orange towel
I make strides to maneuver dunes unending
The day, seaworthy
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Author:
Katie B. (
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- Category: Nature
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Comments4
Definitely vivid in imagery it paints the seashore well in most all the senses. Nicely done Katie
Striking visuals, Katie B🕊️🙏🏻
Katie, this really pulled me in…there’s something immersive about it, like you’re right there in the water the whole time. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Wonderful times along the seashore Katie.
Andy
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