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Summer Night, Linger On Shore

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The rocks were warm, hard, embers
of the summer day sun.
The air was calm, balmy, thick and syrupy.
The sea a mirror, shimmering with 
gentle sky sparkles and glints.
The girl entered the scene so serenely.
She removed her hat devotedly, 
to take it all in, 
lithely lingering on the shore.
She became a willing partner,
a participant in the
textural contrasts
of the scene with gentle
white dress caressing
over the rocks so gently.
Her demeanor and blank face expressed
the peacefulness, tranquility and solitude
of the scene,
so welcoming
and engrossing.

Copyright © John Anderson | Year Posted 2023

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Christuraj Alex Date: 7/14/2023 6:42:00 PM "She became a willing partner, a participant in the textural contrasts of the scene" - You have illustrated the scene very beautifully. Congratulations! Login to Reply John Anderson Date: 7/14/2023 6:56:00 PM Thanks very much for your comments. I Try!

Mark Toney Date: 7/14/2023 3:19:00 PM John, your delightful word choice nicely expresses “ the peacefulness, tranquility and solitude of the scene...” Congratulations on your placement in Dilly Dally’s contest. Login to Reply John Anderson Date: 7/14/2023 3:21:00 PM Thanks very much for your kind comments. Cheers and Best Wishes

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/13/2023 3:08:00 PM And so lovely, John!! Login to Reply John Anderson Date: 6/13/2023 3:23:00 PM thanks very much. Cheers