Rainbow Beachball

Running across hot piles, the dunes of my feet
Across the white whirlpools of winding waves
Inside the dusty closet, your stripes of vibrancy lure the children
Never wanting to dull the daring sparkles, like July fireworks
Blessing your player with volleys of Olympians
Offering skills to those whose eyes lock onto you
When only the most infatuated ones unlock your full potential

Bending vertebrae and crushing expectations
Even the unathletic understand you are not just a mere toy
Aspirations were set by the youth after their experiences
Crushing nets of tangled white, you are the favorite toy of Zeus
Here is where we had our first tango
Blinding eyes and decorating skies 
All on the hottest beach north of luxury Miami
Little children and parents alike yearn for your pop of color
Lovely sandbanks and crowded waters of salt are your motherland~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Weatheria Avatar
May 13, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Wow, this poem had me mesmerized! It evoked so many nostalgic and "colorful" feelings in me. I think it contains all that someone who's still connected to their sense of wonder could ever search for. Thanks for this creative piece.
Bondarenko Avatar
May 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
One of the sweetest comments I've gotten in a while, thank you so much :)
Dietrich Avatar
April 28, 2026 at 3:20 PM
So much creative imagery in this one. Who knew so much to say on a beach ball. I want to see this rainbow one!
Bondarenko Avatar
April 29, 2026 at 4:47 PM
I was obsessed with beachballs as a small child lol. Thank you for commenting
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