The Red Parasol of Time

Relaxing
As I took deep breaths,
Slowly breathing in,
Savouring every moment,
Capturing the freshness,
Walking along the rocky shore,
Letting the wind take my imagination,
As I walk down memory lane,
Admiring the views,
Picturing that scene,
Stepping back in time, to taste, hear and smell,
The history of our forefathers
Looking through their eyes,
Seeing and feeling their struggles, 
Hardship and war,
Walking along that same sandy beach,
As they had to put aside all their fears,
Of unknowing and uncertainties
Trying not to spoil their special time,
Knowing this could be their last,
Day out together,
Excitement as father and son,
Cast their net into the pools,
The love felt from the mother,
As she looked at her daughter
Sat under her red parasol
Shading from the summer heat
Wiping away her tears,
As she quickly changed the mood,
Back to that beautiful day out,
Their presence will remain,
On that beach forever,

26/06/2016
For competition Eve Roper
The Red Parasol
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Rycroft Avatar
July 10, 2016 at 11:19 AM
Thank you so much you are very kind Mystic xxx
Haight Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 4:18 PM
Wendy, congratulations on your nice placement in 'the red parasol' contest! Hugs, Sandra
Rycroft Avatar
July 10, 2016 at 11:21 AM
Thank you Sandra xxxx
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 3:35 PM
Sad but so lovely Wendy. Congratulations on your wonderful high placement. ; )
Rycroft Avatar
July 10, 2016 at 11:22 AM
Thank you Connie xx
Gibson Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 9:04 AM
Enjoyed this take on the theme of the contest. Congratulations on your placement.
Rycroft Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 12:17 PM
Thank you faye x
Roper Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 8:29 AM
Wendy, congratulations on your win :-) Hugs Eve
Rycroft Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 12:18 PM
Thank you Eve x
Lamoureux Avatar
July 3, 2016 at 7:26 AM
A lovely sad piece.
Rycroft Avatar
July 4, 2016 at 12:14 PM
Thank you Richard xxxx
Turner Avatar
June 30, 2016 at 3:54 PM
Bittersweet, Wendy. We seem to have lost sight of the facts of all of the sacrifices people have made so we may be here today.
Rycroft Avatar
July 2, 2016 at 7:05 AM
Thank you Daniel x
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