A Walk On the Beach

Morning breaks in cheerful warm brilliance,
pale sapphire sky pristine.
Grey-white gulls glide vociferously above
in search of firma bound fare.
Reflections of Sol’s arms vault from the sea,
smooth but for zephyr stroked folds;
pure, sugar white sand kissed softly
by persistent waves subtle roll.
Soft ghosts of tepid breeze course random,
sensually caressing what be;
long thin-bladed grasses sway lightly
in synchrony and shameless delight.

With bonnet in hand an aged woman strolls 
beside the vast Gulf of blue; 
damp, firm sand squeaks soothingly
against the soles of her tired bare feet.
Her large eyes of brown focus ahead,
bear no witness to her days and shine;
fine flowing hair of luminous white 
draped over shoulders so slight.
A pause, though brief, in quiet reflection,
her gaze upon the distant view
and mind in stoic reminiscence
of past friends and loves and wonder.

His strong arms hold her close tightly,
warmth of body and soul unite,
while gaiety in unbound laughter
disclose love once again renewed.
A tender brush of hand upon cheek
raises fiery passion in both,
as excited young eyes meet in ardor
essence link in eternal embrace.
One warm briny tear born of these thoughts
streams slowly down her cheek,
she slowly walks on as sand squeaks soothingly
against the soles of her tired bare feet.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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Gorelick Avatar
May 21, 2011 at 6:45 PM
MIchal, this touched my heart..sweet , and well written..congrats on being featured. BG
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May 20, 2011 at 12:16 AM
michael... CONGRATULATIONS:-) !! on your wonderful featured poem of this this week. Take care and God bless,.. Linda
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May 16, 2011 at 6:09 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Michael
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May 16, 2011 at 1:24 PM
Congratulations on your featured write this week Michael. Love, Carol
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May 15, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Such a pretty poem to have featured. I loved the line "a tender brush of hand upon cheek raises fiery passion in both." I'll be reading more from you. Kristin
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February 2, 2011 at 3:48 PM
Congrats Michael on This timeless poem being featured. Vince
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August 7, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Very creative and its beautiful.
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August 3, 2010 at 6:29 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poem being featured this week Michael. Love, Carol
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August 22, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Congrats on this feature. I like your thoroughness, completion and image. Love, daver
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August 18, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Congratulations Michael on having your poem featured! Nicole
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August 18, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Congratulations Michael on "A Walk On The Beach" being featured. Vince
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August 18, 2008 at 5:52 AM
Congratulations Michael on your amazing poem being featured this week. Got chills at the end of this. How sad it can be to grow old. Love, Shar
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August 18, 2008 at 4:18 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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August 17, 2008 at 6:37 PM
Michael - I really enjoyed your poem - very touching - Congrats on being featured - God Bless
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August 17, 2008 at 1:40 PM
Nice use of imagery to forward your thoughts in this poem. Congratulations on having it featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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