Great Escape

Gathering buckets and spades the children laugh Running back and forwards to the car, arms full Each trip stacking more "important" beach equipment in the boot All packed, I go inside to lock the house up The door swings open again, someone needs the bathroom Eventually we pull away and head into the early weekend traffic Stopping briefly at our favourite sandwich shop for snacks and supplies Can you please stop tapping on the window, silence for 15 seconds An hour later I park the car, children cascade onto the pavement Packing their stuff as best I can we walk down to the shore and play Ensconced on the beach until high tide chases us home 10th January 2020 Contest : Great Escape Sponsored by: John Hamilton Joint 4th