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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.

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/13/2019 3:09:00 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.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/9/2019 5:46:00 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

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/10/2019 8:06:00 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

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/7/2019 3:14:00 PM

You paint a picture so encapturing Lindsay, such fine imagery and insightful thought. Excellent indeed!

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/10/2019 8:02:00 PM

Such a positive comment Gordon. Thank you, and I'm pleased that you enjoyed this verse - catch you soon Gordon - Lindsay

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/7/2019 12:41:00 PM

Great piece. I miss seing the ocean so much. And that Golden Gate Bridge.. Panagiota

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/10/2019 8:00:00 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

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/7/2019 10:35:00 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

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/10/2019 7:57:00 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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/6/2019 7:54:00 PM

this is really really nice, Lindsay. Love it.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/6/2019 8:03:00 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

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/5/2019 8:48:00 PM

Emotive write! Love it!

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/6/2019 7:24:00 PM

Hello Kim … thanks for reading and I'm pleased you enjoyed this verse - Lindsay

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/4/2019 4:11:00 PM

Excellent poetry, love the message.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/6/2019 7:23:00 PM

Hello there Harry … Pleased you enjoyed, and thanks for commenting Harry - Lindsay

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 6/3/2019 10:32:00 PM

Nice poem, nice rhythm, I like it!

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/6/2019 7:22:00 PM

G'day Timothy … thank you Timothy. Pleased you enjoyed this - Lindsay

Jan Allison

Date: 6/3/2019 6:12:00 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

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/6/2019 7:20:00 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

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/3/2019 5:54:00 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

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/6/2019 7:18:00 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

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/3/2019 5:13:00 PM

our waters seem to have a mood of their own... splendid piece, lindsay!..huggs

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/6/2019 7:16:00 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

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/3/2019 4:07:00 AM

You never know what will get washed up.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/6/2019 7:14:00 PM

Correct Tom … the sea gives up many treasures. Thanks Mate - Lindsay