The Beach

It’s nice to get away
for a few hours or a day
As soft breezes stir night air
And salty mist clings to your hair
Stirring memories of Adolescence at play.

It’s nice to have the chance 
to hear the song, to do the dance
And though we far exceed our prime
We light our path with love, stopping time
stopping space, and fuel the flame of our romance.

It’s nice in morning rain
to find that spot on  memory lane
To look at who, what, where we are from.
While waves and breeze and the noonday sun
Sooth and calm, tan, bleach and burn away our pain.

It’s nice to turn away
From the things old and gray;
And we miss those times at the shore.
But truth is, we like our life now lots  more
And we won’t trade tomorrow for all of yesterday

Feb 21 2010      Charles Henderson

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 6/10/2011 6:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Charles. It is an honor to be on the list with you this week. May you find the inspiration to keep you writing. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/7/2011 8:40:00 AM
Congratulations Charles, on being featured this week with this wonderful write, so soothing. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl
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Date: 6/7/2011 8:10:00 AM
My congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Charles
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Date: 6/6/2011 5:37:00 PM
Congrats Charles on your quintella being featured. The Beach is one of my favorite destinations. Vince
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Date: 6/5/2011 5:57:00 PM
Congrats Charles on your featured poem this week on PS.. a great write to share with us all my friend with luv..
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Date: 2/21/2010 1:22:00 AM
i enjoyed that thanks
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