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Time In the Sun

It’s nine twenty-five, I’m still on the sand
                     the sun has been gone for an hour
the blow of the ocean has started its rush
as I say goodbye to the sea

The salty impressions of cool evening air
   have rendered me helpless to shivers unmeant 
reality checks, as I gather my thoughts,
                                 my time in the sun is over

Yet, knowing I’ve had such a wonderful day
           on beaches of gold, caressed by the dawn
does offer some comfort to finish this chill
             to help me surrender as I must move on

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Heidi Sands

Date: 6/1/2021 5:07:00 AM

This makes me want to be at the beach. Well written. A special poem Mike :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/3/2021 9:52:00 AM

Thanks so much Heidi xxoo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/27/2021 3:55:00 PM

This is so well done, Mike. Just love how you took the immediate scene at the beach and unfurled it to stand as the backdrop for the 'time of your life.' Great contest entry, pal! Go get 'em. Happy Florida-ing to you. ~ Up in Chicago, home of murder (ous weather, and then there's the crime too. lol). :) gw

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/28/2021 3:56:00 AM

Thanks Gershon, I came from Baltimore so I fully het where you're coming from !! There is plenty so sun here though!!! Happy Friday!

Judy Ball

Date: 5/26/2021 10:14:00 AM

I remember days spent on the shore with the sea and the gulls around me. Watching sand pipers running along the shore and fiddler crabs scurrying about. Lovely. A wistful, peaceful write my friend with beautiful imagery. Well done. God Bless, JB

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/27/2021 11:56:00 AM

Thanks so much Judy xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/25/2021 3:52:00 PM

Hello Mike Gentile, yes when the sun goes down it turns out to be cold on the beach. Enjoy your evening my friend. xxxx-oooo.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/26/2021 10:59:00 AM

Hello Mike, Your welcome xxxx-oooo.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/26/2021 8:17:00 AM

Thanks so much Darlene xxoo

Jan Allison

Date: 5/25/2021 1:07:00 PM

Super imagery Mike i especailly love the second stanza. I live 5 mins from a glorious beach but am not a sun worshiper, prefer the cool of the evening and walking instead, but the lure of the ocean is like a magnet:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/25/2021 1:19:00 PM

That sounds delightful Jan!! Thank you xxoo