By the Waters Edge

seaweed stuck on sand 
seagulls seeking small shellfish
shirtless swimmers splash 

crawling crabs, claws clasped 
clams closed, coral chips and conch 
children's castle crafts  



Pick A Title, Vol. 3 Alliteration Poetry Contest 
Sponsor Edward Ibeh 
3-24-2019

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 4/24/2019 8:25:00 PM
Charles, congratulations on your win! Great alterations , I find them hard to write to make them make sense... Hugs Eve
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Date: 3/25/2019 5:17:00 PM
G'day Charles … the border between shore and sea always brings up mystery and surprises. Thank you Charles - Lindsay
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Date: 3/25/2019 2:01:00 AM
superb writings
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Date: 3/24/2019 8:40:00 PM
Great entry for the contest, Charles, and I predict that it will rate very hi - best of luck! Bob
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Charles Messina
Date: 3/24/2019 8:56:00 PM
Hello Bob, great to see you dear friend. Thank you for the uplifting comment. I pray your doing well and in good health. God bless...Charlie
Date: 3/24/2019 8:19:00 PM
what a fabulous way to tackle the alliteration contest - 2 lovely haiku Charlie:-) hugs Jan xx
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Charles Messina
Date: 3/24/2019 8:35:00 PM
You have just made my evening most enjoyable Jan. Thank you so much...Have a lovely evening. Hugs //Charlie xx
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