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She Collected Sea Shells, I Collected Sand

. She collected sea shells I collected sand She searched for the perfect one I reached down my hand I carried a bucket A basket she did whirl Mine was filled with tiny grains Hers with mother of pearl She came out each morning Me, just late at night She adored the sunrise I loved the moon light Then one day it happened My alarm clock didn’t ring I woke to a rising sun It was the weirdest thing I ran down to the shoreline My bucket in my hand It’s then I saw her gorgeous face While I collected sand I found a perfect seashell And watched her eyes grow wide She held out her basket I placed the shell inside Then she reached down before me And gathered in her hand I held out my bucket She filled it up with sand And now each day and evening We walk along the shore She told me that she loves me And her I do adore So if you see us out there Strolling hand in hand Know...she’s collecting sea shells And I’m collecting sand

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Anna Nomaly

Date: 1/10/2017 3:23:00 PM

This is so sweet and beautiful! I love it

Chris Green
Date: 1/10/2017 3:37:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate your visit today.

Charlie Smith

Date: 10/12/2016 7:50:00 AM

Lovely write Chris, congratulations...

Chris Green
Date: 10/12/2016 8:30:00 AM

Thanks so very much Charlie

Jeff Davies

Date: 10/11/2016 2:49:00 PM

Chris, I am glad I got a chance to read your poems. They are all well written, this one is my favourite. Really great story I wish I could read again for the first time, like any great movie or book.

Chris Green
Date: 10/11/2016 3:00:00 PM

Thank you so very much Jeff for this wonderful compliment. I am so thrilled you enjoyed this one that much. I appreciate your kindness.

Wilma Neels

Date: 10/10/2016 7:42:00 AM

Chris this is such a beauty. absolutely love the images as well :)

Chris Green
Date: 10/10/2016 7:58:00 AM

Thank you so very much Wilma for your kindness.

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 10/9/2016 3:45:00 AM

Great poem loved it x

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2016 9:37:00 AM

Thanks so very much Wendy

Jan Allison

Date: 10/7/2016 5:44:00 PM

what an absolutely beautiful love poem Chris - I leave near a beach so can really visualise your lovely images:-) hugs Jan xx 7

Chris Green
Date: 10/7/2016 5:49:00 PM

Thanks Jan so much for your kindness and for leaving a wonderful comment for me. I appreciate you stopping by.

Constance La France

Date: 10/7/2016 5:42:00 PM

Chris this is so beautifully penned, well done ~

Chris Green
Date: 10/7/2016 5:48:00 PM

Thanks so very much Broken Wings for your kind comment on my poem. I am thrilled you liked it.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/7/2016 5:04:00 PM

I can picture this..What a beautiful love story..A favourite...Your writes capture the reader's.thoughts.

Chris Green
Date: 10/7/2016 5:29:00 PM

Thank you so very much Charmaine for your lovely comment. I appreciate you visiting my poetry.

Franklin Price

Date: 10/7/2016 4:37:00 PM

What a wonderful poem. I can see it happening.

Chris Green
Date: 10/7/2016 4:47:00 PM

Thanks so very much Franklin for reading and commenting on my poem. I appreciate your kind words.

Paloma P

Date: 10/7/2016 3:25:00 PM

An enchanting story within your rhyme, a match made on heaven's beach. A fairy tale with the perfect ending.

Chris Green
Date: 10/7/2016 3:38:00 PM

Thank you ever so much Paloma for always leaving such nice words behind for me to find. I appreciate your kindness and your visits to my poetry.

Karen Edwards-Gregory

Date: 10/7/2016 2:41:00 PM

Ahhhh! this is absolutely beautiful... I too enjoyed every word of this poem. I can also relate as I love the beach so much... Lovely!

Chris Green
Date: 10/7/2016 3:00:00 PM

Thanks so much Karen. I am thrilled you liked this little stroll on the beach. I appreciate your kind words.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/7/2016 1:49:00 PM

I love the way your words flow in this poem.As I am reading I close my eyes a moment to see the both of you together. Beautiful! Well done.

Chris Green
Date: 10/7/2016 2:04:00 PM

Thank you so very much Darlene, what a wonderful thing to say. I am excited you had fun reading this one and could see it, because I could as I wrote it. Thank you again for your kindness.