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Talking of Selsey

Selsey, a glistening jewel by the sea speak to me!
Tell me of the treasures, buried in your beaches
talk of the fishing boats, bolstered by the sea.
Whisper of the stony multitude rimming your waters


wail fruitless against the incessant wind
at all the lost fisherfolk picked from life's tree
shout loudly over the waves, beating on the shore
to try and make a mark against nature's sins

Now speak softly  of the balmy sunny days
with wheeling children playing on the sands
speak no more of your turbulent past
forget the heart break and move on

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 9/8/2009 12:13:00 PM
Thank you for sharing your excellent writing with us today Dominic. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/7/2009 6:17:00 PM
Yes, Selsey is a lovely beach on a summer's day, but I bet it's bleak in the winter ... well don, Dominic!
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Date: 9/7/2009 3:54:00 PM
I really like the last stanza. Beautifully written. Keep writing. Sara
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