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Early Morning Surfers

Along the beach the youthful surfers gather To survey the breakers pounding the coral reef In the late morning hours before the crowds arrive. Then one by one, board under arm, they arrive At the sea’s edge, wade in, and quickly gather Near the jagged line formed by the coral reef. Once the surfers are beyond the coral reef They anxiously await the largest wave to arrive Paddling hard they ride; on the shore they gather. Again, they arrive and gather, facing the reef. written June 25, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/26/2021 9:29:00 PM

I have a feeling you are a surfer Hank!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/26/2021 10:15:00 PM

I tried it only once, off Waikiki Beach, when I was in Hawaii. I wasn't good at it, but the waves weren't that great either. I never ever lived close enough to the beach to keep up with it. It is a very difficult sport!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/26/2021 9:13:00 PM

Well-observed and rendered, Milt. ~ Beach Boy

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/26/2021 9:18:00 PM

Thanks so much, gw. I always appreciate your read and your comments.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/26/2021 3:15:00 AM

Have never surfed but water skied in Mauritius a long time ago, You created a wonderful scene, surfers waiting for the big one. Enjoy your weekend Milton. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/26/2021 8:48:00 AM

Thanks, Tom. I have surfed only once, off the shore of Waikiki Beach in Hawaii. I wasn't good at it, so I quickly gave it up. I have water skied on a lake...very enjoyable. Thanks for your thoughtful comments.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/25/2021 11:34:00 PM

Hello Milton … not being a surfer myself, I can never work out why surfers wear black wetsuits, the same colour as seals, the favoured meal of sharks. Sounds like a fun sport early in the morning though Milton - Lindsay

Rico Leffanta
Date: 6/26/2021 12:18:00 PM

Black wetsuits against a whitewater background keep camera designers employed. Aloha! Rico

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/26/2021 8:50:00 AM

Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Lindsay. I am not a surfer, so this was a fictional write. I have, however, observed the surfers gathering on the beach and surveying the incoming breakers.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 6/25/2021 10:15:00 PM

Youthful adventure, fun and daring make wonderful memories and tales when we are old. Beautifully written, Milton. kindest regards, Evelyn :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/26/2021 8:51:00 AM

Thanks, Evelyn. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem about surfing.