On Brighton Beach

Tents of various colours in parade across the sands
It's summer time in Brighton as the sun beams down so grand

Families too many to mention, on blanketed abound
Whilst laughter resonates from the children all around

Even nature has her say as the waves caress the shore
Just like yesterday, and so many years before

Gliding terns and seagulls grace the thermal flow
As they anticipate the pickings that present them down below

Rock pools gather attraction, a learning call for the young
Explained by thoughtful parents, of how we all began

Sails of shapes and sizes appear against the blues
Boats and ships aplenty in sailing tacking cruise

My day now nears it's end, on this wonderful Brighton Beach
So many joys surround me, I'm so thankful their in my reach
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Marcum Wong Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 10:54 PM
A masterful alluring piece James. Wonderful imagery makes this a joy to read! : )
Phookan Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM
Delighted to read this very beautiful poem of yours James.. Congrats to you on your win in this contest... gautami
Horne Avatar
June 9, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Lovely write, James. We went to Brighton recently and had a lovely time too : )
Bloomsfield Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 9:27 PM
So it was you on Brighton beach :)..aha! Lovely poem dear James.
Deane Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 5:28 AM
Here's to dreaming of Brighton Beach...
Foulk Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 5:44 PM
a great creative piece of fine poetry James, enjoyed it very much, almost like i was there. thank you for commenting on Beware Jogger Crossing.
Richards Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 10:28 AM
I wish I were there...you have given me the wanderlust to walk along this wonderful Brighton Beach on a sunny day!! Love it! Congratulations on your win, James!
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June 5, 2011 at 11:09 AM
What a beautiful description of Brighton Beach, James. Would love to see those "rock pools," but in other respects it sounds much like the cheerful beaches families visit here. Now I challenge you to write about a "terngull." LOL Enjoyed your poem! Love, Carolyn
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