Black Eyed Susan Poet Lyric

Beach Blues

I came to the beach, for a little sunshine
I came to the beach, for a little sunshine
But you slunk through the shadows, and into my mind

I look out to sea, to try and find peace
I look out to sea, to try and find peace
But I’m still tethered to you, like a mutt on a leash

Memories of us, erupt like ‘bing’ hits
Memories of us, erupt like ‘bing’ hits
I want to forget, our beach wedding bliss

So I lie on my back, and stare up at the sky
So I lie on my back, and stare up at the sky
Detesting you, and your new Barbie wife

Knots of you form, inside of my stomach
Knots of you form, inside of my stomach
I try to undo them, but my fortitude plummets

I hope that in time, I’ll be able to swim
I hope that in time, I’ll be able to swim
And my memories of you, will pour from my limbs



***based on typical blues music, where the first line is repeated and the third line is a "holler"/answer (rhyme scheme AAB)

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Andrea Dietrich July 23, 2011 at 12:59 PM Hey, how fun this one landed for you in PD's interesting contest! congrats for this one. I remember seeing it before.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 22, 2011 at 6:04 AM Congrats Susan on a super special win with this terrific write so creative on beach and music combo.. excellent luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown July 22, 2011 at 5:21 AM Congratulations on the win with your wonderful poetry in P.D.'s contest Susan. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich June 30, 2011 at 10:43 PM I can't think of a better way to use blue for the beach than to sing the blues, Susan. I'd be blue too seeing that Barbie doll wife! good luck in the contest, Susan

Caroline Cécile Delacroix June 30, 2011 at 9:51 PM It is hard to let go of someone one has loved deeply. There will be better days, but healing takes time, and a little love, beginning with yourself. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest. Best wishes, Caroline.