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Fine Day At the Beach

‘Neath the umbrella the sun peeked shyly, My eyes flickered on the wash of the surf A seagull in search glanced at me wryly. A fine day at the beach, earning a smiley Relaxing on Mother Nature’s sandy turf, ‘Neath the umbrella the sun peeked shyly. Several beachcombers observed me dryly Wondering, I suppose, at my sunburn scurf, A seagull in search glanced at me wryly. A ship on the horizon, a sight I prize highly A toddler nearby was playing with a nerf, ‘Neath the umbrella, the sun peeked shyly. I heard the kid’s mother call him Wylie, “Don’t bother him, play with your smurf!” A seagull in search glanced at me wryly. Carefully, I slathered on sunscreen slyly On the cargo ship, I imagined a tourist berth ‘Neath the umbrella the sun peeked shyly A seagull in search glanced at me wryly.
Written March 29, 2022

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Date: 3/31/2022 12:40:00 PM
They all glance at me wryly too "A seagull in search glanced at me wryly."
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/31/2022 1:11:00 PM
Hey, they just think we might have a bite to share. Seagulls are always hungry!
Date: 3/30/2022 5:33:00 AM
Oh the joy of the beach, the scent of the sea, the screeching gulls, wrapped up in your wonderful Villanelle under an umbrella~a perfect Impressionist painting. :)Paulette
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/30/2022 7:46:00 AM
Paulette, thanks so much for your read and your thoughtful, insightful comment on my poem. I really appreciate you.
Date: 3/29/2022 4:35:00 PM
I love the beach and the feel of the breeze and smell of the salty water. Great verse, Milt. May blessings flow with inspiration
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/29/2022 6:11:00 PM
Thank you so very much, Eve. You brighten my day a little more with your comments.

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