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Written April 26 2026

At The Beach

Thongs barely covering cheeks
Brown eyes hide their red surprise
Songs on the lips we sing we speak 
Watching blue waves from tides

Sea gulls swoop like military troop
Diving then dining on fresh fish fin
Young people on water ski regroup 
After splashing in the water again

The sand is hot the men are topless
The women watch sizing them up
Lifeguards sunburnt job to watch this
As senior couple reaffirm their love

At the beach where cares are set free
And smiles are as plentiful as tan sand
Nice to lay out and enjoy summer peace
Ignoring that winter will return again
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Edmonds  Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Karen, your poems tells of the fun at the beach, something sadly for me is out of reach, age, illness, and disability. I keep those memories of days on the beach in mind always and forever… Beryl
Jones Avatar
April 27, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Beryl that is heartbreaking and so unfair. Beaches should be accessible for everyone. Wonder how us poets could advocate for change maybe by writing about it to congress? Keeping memories is great but not as great as accessibility. I’m sorry sweet friend. :0(
Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 5:26 PM
beautiful descriptive words--made me miss Galveston Beach south of here.
Jones Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Thanks for reading!
Anaya Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 12:44 PM
I appreciate your beachy poem why? Because it's pure reality & spoken without being bawdy or gratuitous, just naturally. We are free-spirited KJ! A feel good rhyme~ blessings
Jones Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Yes we ARE free-spirited Anaya! So glad you like my poem about people watching at the beach! Lol hugs and blessings returned!
Dietrich Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 12:12 PM
I love beaches and your poem does them great justice. Good luck in the contest
Jones Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Thanks Andrea!
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