A Sunny Drizzle of Happy Episodes

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The title has been taken by kind permission of Valsa George’s “Sweet Memories” for which I thank and dedicate my poem to Valsa George for her friendship. We were lying on the sand, Listening to the soft murmur Of short and light cool waves. Above us, a red octagonal sun umbrella Gave us the much-desired rest. Far away a bunch of guillemots Cross swiftly across the tranquil bay To rest near a sturdy lighthouse. Whilst puffins nest in burrows in the cliffs. My wife noted the activity of birds As some flew around the lighthouse. She wanted to go and investigate But it was too hot to trek up the cliff. We’ll go at sunset, darling, I coaxed her. The sea will be purplish red Whilst boats began their trip home, Their sails so crimson as the sun begins to set. So, we packed all into our SUV, And slowly wound our way Amongst the thriving fields. In our small cottage we had some tasty fare And after a shower returned to bed. Then that nightfall we returned to the lighthouse. Oh, what a sight we enjoyed. Till late at night, we admired the vista. How happy and elated we were as we headed home.