Francine Roberts Poet Rhyme

Collecting Seashells

I lie on the edge of the tidal pool
trying to find a pretty shell.
The face reflected back at me
is a face I know so well.

You  lie on the other side of the pool
grumbling, as you usually do.
Helping me search for treasures,
a summer pastime for me and you.

The water ripples, our faces distort,
a perfect shell you've found.
I see your smile as the water settles.
Neither of us makes a sound.

Seashells forgotten, we lie on our backs
on the rocks that surround the pools.
Not as young as those faces in the water.
Just a silly, old pair of fools.

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Don Johnson July 1, 2011 at 5:58 PM not so old, perhaps be bold, when spring time comes again, fowls of feathers sometimes flap, on a bird it can depend:) lovely "hm" 4 me i see longside our carolyn, thank u muchly babe, from the poncey sometimes slave... poor old bugger , Don

Elizabeth Wesley June 25, 2011 at 11:23 AM Your lovely verse portrays a perfect afternoon.

Elizabeth Wesley June 25, 2011 at 11:23 AM Your lovely verse portrays a perfect afternoon.

Sara Kendrick June 23, 2011 at 4:16 AM Good one..If for the reflecion contest, good luck ..It reads like a winner to me..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara

Vince Suzadail Jr. June 22, 2011 at 6:40 PM Not so silly. I still have shells from trips to Va. Beach and Myrtle Beach. Fondest memories are of the ocean. Vince

Carolyn Devonshire June 22, 2011 at 5:55 PM Isn't it great the way the water reflects a younger version of yourself, Francine? Maybe when I visit we can find some seashells too. This is the perfect pasttime for summer, Francine! Also an excellent entry for the mirror language contest. Hope to see your poem in the winners' circle, dear. Love, Carolyn

Cyndi Macmillan June 19, 2011 at 8:57 PM This one .... floats. As sweet and refreshing as gelato on a hot day. :-) If this is for a contest, you should do well. If this isn't for a contest, well, someone should sponsor a contest on seashells so I can see your name at the top. Smiles from Cyndi

Robert Pettit June 19, 2011 at 8:50 PM Just as pretty and descriptive as your previous entries, Francine