A Day At the Pier

Seagulls gliding o'er the pier,
Their raucous cries caught in the wind.
They duck and dive without fear,
To snatch a fish as they descend,
While anglers to their lines attend.

The pungent essence of the sea,
Inundates the atmosphere,
And sand kicked up by briny breeze,
Stings and causes eyes to tear,
But sun is shining and sky is clear. 

A pelican roosts on a wooden post,
Napping lazily in the sun,
While children collect shells and boast,
Of which of them found the prettiest one.
A perfect day for having fun.

4/7/21
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Gilmour Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 11:53 AM
This is a true delight to read Kim. I live beside the sea and love to stroll along the promenade each day to our beautiful victorian pier and you have captured the scene so well. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:56 PM
Thank you, Ann!
Cunningham Avatar
April 8, 2021 at 3:41 AM
Beautiful relaxing imagery Kim, there's no other relaxing place id rather be. Tom
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:56 PM
Thank you, Tom!
Burch Avatar
April 7, 2021 at 9:31 PM
Oh! Kim! I can smell the salty air!! Well done!! Sounds like it’s time for a beach trip!! Lol!! Big huggs and love!! Deb
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:55 PM
Thank you, Deborah!
Gauthier Avatar
April 7, 2021 at 8:53 PM
Delightful, Kim ~
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:55 PM
Thank you, Line!
Wolf Avatar
April 7, 2021 at 7:49 PM
I'm with Judy below. Your words captured the scene sublimely and swept me off my landlubber feet right down to the water's edge. FAVE time, Kim. Thanks, gw
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:55 PM
Thank you so much, Gershon! I'm glad you liked it!
Ball Avatar
April 7, 2021 at 7:42 PM
This made me feel like I was on the beach walking along the shore. A lovely write. God Bless, JB
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:54 PM
Thank you, Judy!
Pettit Avatar
April 7, 2021 at 7:34 PM
There will be more of those kinds of days once summer is here. Great write that appears to be describing a day at the New Jersey shore.
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:54 PM
Thank you, Robert! Actually I'm in NW Florida.
Brul Avatar
April 7, 2021 at 7:13 PM
This is such an exquisite composition. I love the ambience of the sea and the creatures you vividly painted. A lovely treat! Blessings.
Merryman Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:53 PM
Thank you, JCB!
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