Beachcombing

Waiting, watching, listening for the storm to reach the shore.
Swirling the waters cauldron; lifting the ocean floor.
Relocating and destroying - beachcombing aft the wind has blown.
Walk the sands of turmoil - collecting cuttlebone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Proxenos Avatar
June 13, 2019 at 3:09 PM
Hi Lindsay - beachcombing and collecting cuttlebone - looked it up - would love to make jewelry out of cuttlebone, must start beachcombing! Very enjoyable write Lindsay - thank-you! Hugs, Jennifer.
Mcgee Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 5:46 PM
Your words just make me want to have a storm blow in! And go beachcombing, a favorite thing...so thank you for words well defined. Jeanne
Laurie Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 8:06 PM
Hello Jeanne … I too, often got enjoyment when rugged up on a winters day watching a raging tempest and hearing how powerful Mother Nature can be as the waves crash into rock formations. Thank you Jeanne - Lindsay
Mcconnell Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 3:14 PM
You paint a picture so encapturing Lindsay, such fine imagery and insightful thought. Excellent indeed!
Laurie Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 8:02 PM
Such a positive comment Gordon. Thank you, and I'm pleased that you enjoyed this verse - catch you soon Gordon - Lindsay
Romios Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 12:41 PM
Great piece. I miss seing the ocean so much. And that Golden Gate Bridge.. Panagiota
Laurie Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 8:00 PM
Hello Panagiota … it's a real divide isn't it. We scan the ocean and wonder what mystery for us lies below the surface - thank you Panagiota - Lindsay
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 10:35 AM
Just being in the presence of the ocean with its negative ions refreshes the body and soul Lindsay. We need to do all we can to stop pollution. A wonderful expression of love for the seashore my friend. Have a wonderful day. xxoo
Laurie Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 7:57 PM
Thank you for your comment Connie. To walk the shoreline offers some new discovery almost every time. Pity about the plastic though - have a nice day Connie - Lindsay
Dietrich Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 7:54 PM
this is really really nice, Lindsay. Love it.
Laurie Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 8:03 PM
Hello Andrea … pleased you liked this one. When I kept aviary birds, a couple of times during winter, when it was cold, wet, and windy, I would the shore collecting cuttlebone, shells, and driftwood that the angry sea released - thanks again Andrea - Lindsay
Rodrigues Avatar
June 5, 2019 at 8:48 PM
Emotive write! Love it!
Laurie Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 7:24 PM
Hello Kim … thanks for reading and I'm pleased you enjoyed this verse - Lindsay
Horsman Avatar
June 4, 2019 at 4:11 PM
Excellent poetry, love the message.
Laurie Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 7:23 PM
Hello there Harry … Pleased you enjoyed, and thanks for commenting Harry - Lindsay
Mcguire Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 10:32 PM
Nice poem, nice rhythm, I like it!
Laurie Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 7:22 PM
G'day Timothy … thank you Timothy. Pleased you enjoyed this - Lindsay
Allison Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 6:12 PM
beautifully descriptive Lindsay - not sure what we would find on our beaches - we are lucky we have an organisation called 'beach buddies' to remove all un natural debris - still find driftwood and shells though!:-) hugs Jan xx
Laurie Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 7:20 PM
Hello Jan … unfortunately for too long the waterways and seas have been used as a dumping ground. Perhaps one day this might change - thanks Jan - Lindsay
Leffanta Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 5:54 PM
More likely to find micro-plastics, even Down Under, but it is a nice reminder of how pleasant a day at the shore used to be! Aloha! Rico
Laurie Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 7:18 PM
Yes Rico … the old saying 'out of sight out of mind' has been effective for so long as another plastic bag goes overboard - thanks Rico - Lindsay
Onclaud Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 5:13 PM
our waters seem to have a mood of their own... splendid piece, lindsay!..huggs
Laurie Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 7:16 PM
Hello nette … the seas are full of mystery that have not been discovered yet. It is a wonderful world below the surface - thanks nette - Lindsay
Cunningham Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 4:07 AM
You never know what will get washed up.
Laurie Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 7:14 PM
Correct Tom … the sea gives up many treasures. Thanks Mate - Lindsay
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