Summer Fun - the Beach Story Premiere Contest Winner

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The seashore is a wondrous stage, for in the sun's delight,
I sit and watch a play unfold- it's there within my sight!

Those beauties, young with golden tans, demurely sashay by
In search of those admiring eyes that peep so deft and sly.

While young dudes with their virile forms and sun-bleached wavy hair,
Strut back and forth so confident with sort of haughty air.

Small children, filling up their pails, build castles made of sand,
While fathers take a break from rest to lend a helping hand.

And mothers being what they are- in their protective lots,
Are ever rubbing suntan cream on freckled, sunburned tots.

Those chunky mid-life guys and gals packed tight in swim attire
Add so much fullness to the scene, for those to see, admire!

And oldsters wrapped up tight and snug to shield from wind and sun,
With eyes shut under hats of straw, in dreamland have their fun!

At water's edge, the tame are found, waves rolling at their feet;
While further out, some brave the swells to make their fun complete.

And there, up high on pedestals, bronzed lifeguards oversee
With ever watchful, cautious eyes, the shore's activity.

And here I sit, a spectator, relaxed this summer day-
But, am I too a character to those who look my way?


April 20, 2015

Premiere Contest: My Favorite Vacation In Rhyme
Sponsor: L Milton Hankins

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 2/4/2022 5:32:00 PM
I enjoy people watching at the beach too. I remember taking my youngest daughter to the beach for the first time when she was a baby 12 mos. maybe. My husband was watching her and before he could stop her she grabbed a handful of sand and put it into her mouth. Not easy to get it out. Lol I enjoyed your poem a lot Sandra. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 2/4/2022 9:00:00 AM
Congratulations, Sandra, for your placement in my vacation contest. The competition was tight, believe me, but your beach adventure was extremely well-written and an enjoyable read. Good work!
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Date: 8/16/2018 8:12:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Sandra with your beautifully written couplets, thoroughly enjoyed reading and imagining being there on the beach this summers day. :))
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/20/2018 3:59:00 PM
Thank you very much, Roy, for your visit, congrats, and supportive comments! Much appreciated! Sandra :)
Date: 8/15/2018 4:07:00 PM
A charming poem, Sandra. Congrats on your well deserved gold medal win. Your descriptions are delightful and I love your last line.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/15/2018 6:57:00 PM
Thank you so much, Line. It was a fun write for me! Hugs, Sandra :)
Date: 8/14/2018 10:56:00 PM
Congratulations on your #1 win. Entertaining and imagery puts me right there on the beach. :)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/15/2018 6:56:00 PM
Thank you, Susan. I had fun writing this since we used to go to the beach each summer and I had much inspiration for the poem! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 8/14/2018 9:56:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Sandra, I see that you dusted off an oldie but goldie. I enjoyed reading it. John
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/15/2018 6:54:00 PM
Thank you very much, John, for your congrats and uplifting comment. Sandra :)
Date: 8/13/2018 11:12:00 PM
Congrats!!! Sandra on your marvelous win...great write my friend...love & light...^WW^
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Date: 8/15/2018 6:53:00 PM
Thank you very much, WW, for your congrats and supportive comment. It was a fun write for me, and I am so glad you enjoyed it! Sandra :)
Date: 3/26/2016 10:52:00 AM
Congrats Sandra on your lovely win! A oliday mood!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 3/28/2016 3:57:00 PM
Thank you very much, Balveen. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 3/26/2016 10:39:00 AM
Congrats Sandra for the beautiful poem. love. Anisha D
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Sandra Haight
Date: 3/28/2016 3:58:00 PM
Thank you, Anisha. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 3/23/2016 6:07:00 PM
Dropping back again with my congrats Sandra:-) hugs jan xx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 3/24/2016 8:48:00 AM
Thank you again, Jan. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 3/23/2016 5:40:00 PM
Sandra, very cute an clever!! Congrats on your placement! :)-luloo
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Date: 3/24/2016 8:48:00 AM
Thank you so much, Laura. Actually wrote it while at the beach observing! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 3/23/2016 1:56:00 PM
Your write made me smile, many thanks for that! :) hugs
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Sandra Haight
Date: 3/24/2016 8:48:00 AM
Thank you, Casarah! Enjoyed your contest and my nice placement. Hugs, Sanddra
Date: 4/30/2015 7:01:00 PM
GOOD ONE..SKAT
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/30/2015 7:04:00 PM
Thank you once again, Skat! Really appreciate your visits. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/25/2015 11:35:00 PM
Sandra, Congratulations on your Humorous Poetry contest win :) LINDA
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/27/2015 3:24:00 PM
;) Thank you, Linda! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/23/2015 8:32:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. Happy to see this is a winner.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/24/2015 4:09:00 PM
Thank you so much, Nandita! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/22/2015 9:36:00 PM
Congratulations on a great win my friend..
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/24/2015 4:09:00 PM
Thanks, Robert, I appreciate your congrats! Sandra
Date: 4/22/2015 5:57:00 PM
delightful and humourous - congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/24/2015 4:10:00 PM
Hi Jan, thanks so much. This was based on my many visits to the Jersey Shore over the years! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/22/2015 12:55:00 PM
A delightful read, Sandra. Congrats! :)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/24/2015 4:11:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Kim. I appreciate your nice comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/22/2015 7:11:00 AM
Very nice and congrats!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/24/2015 4:11:00 PM
Thank you, Ed. I appreciate your support. Sandra
Date: 4/21/2015 11:08:00 PM
Congrats on your win Sandra
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/24/2015 4:12:00 PM
Hi Joseph, thank you so much. I appreciate your stopping by with your congratulations. Sandra
Date: 4/21/2015 9:05:00 PM
This is fantastic! I first thought it was for the vacations contest .. Love the ending too! All the best!! HOW so you write so perfecly??
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/24/2015 4:13:00 PM
Thank you, Sneha! I am happy you enjoyed it. I appreciate your visit and very positive comments. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/21/2015 10:28:00 AM
You write so beautifully. How well you describe the characters. Beautiful poem with humour. #7
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/21/2015 5:37:00 PM
Again, Nandita, I am thankful for your visits, encouraging comments, and great rating support. Thanks you so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/21/2015 2:15:00 AM
Sandra, you have penned a delightful and fun day at the beach, people watching, oh some are so funny, well done 7 and best of luck in the contest and thanks for visiting my poem, Here Kitty, Kitty
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/21/2015 5:44:00 PM
Happy you like it, BW. We go to the Jersey Shore each year to spend time with family, and I wrote this while there watching. Thank you once again for your continued visits and nice rating support! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/20/2015 10:25:00 PM
Thank you, Sandra! Delightful and well written! Glad I settled on this one.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/21/2015 5:31:00 PM
Hi Mark, so nice of you to stop by with your positive comment! Much appreciated. Sandra
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