Kite Surfer

He stood motionless 
at water's edge.
As if in prayer.
Gazing upward
with hands clasped 
tight, like a trapeze
artist, to what hung
from high in the air.

His kite swayed
gently on the breeze
that also blew over me
as I pondered what
was his delay.
Ages passed until
I finally asked.
"Wind not strong
enough today."

Perfect for me.
And the seagulls
who swooped low.
Masters of wind flow.
My only other companions
on this vast stretch of sand.
As I topped up my tan.
Not at all missing
My faraway homeland.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Allison Avatar
April 5, 2016 at 6:01 AM
Oj Jean I am envious - sounds like you are having a marvelous time:-) hugs jan xx
Murray Avatar
April 5, 2016 at 6:36 AM
Jan, I hug you for your naughty guidance. Thank you.
Dalei Avatar
April 5, 2016 at 1:09 AM
Nicely penned.............hugs
Murray Avatar
April 5, 2016 at 1:56 AM
Thank you Manmath. This is not the one for you, however. Yours is HOLI HOLI.
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