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I love to walk barefoot along the shore the imprint of my footprints follows me like a shadow I know they’ll vanish as each wave breaks rushing over the shingle tickling my toes I stop and turn to face the sea hoping to espy a seal suddenly a little wave appears and a black head pops up bobbing up and down in the ocean Alas, this magical moment is marred by squawking seagulls circling overhead as they follow a trawler heading home with catch of the day I wave to the fishermen and continue on my walk ''W'' New Poems Poetry Contest Sponsored by Constance La France 11/24/21

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/2/2021 8:40:00 PM

Congratulations on another winners circle poem Jan. Nicely done.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/30/2021 8:17:00 AM

Congratulations on your wonderful story and cute picture. I love the magical walks along the beach. Have a blessed day with your win.............

Constance La France

Date: 11/29/2021 2:01:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your Second Place in in my "W" New Poems Contest. Your poem is wonderful and I love your image used ~ love and serenity _Constance

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 11/28/2021 3:07:00 AM

Enjoyed my walk along the shore with you...Delice

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 11/26/2021 8:18:00 PM

Hello Jan ... a lovely observance poem indeed. Taking in your surroundings during a pleasant stroll - thank you Jan - Lindsay

Silpika Kalita

Date: 11/26/2021 6:49:00 PM

Many congratulations, it's beautiful!

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/26/2021 2:34:00 PM

Congratulations for your lovely win Jan ! :)

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 11/25/2021 8:28:00 PM

Take us with you! Beautifully penned, congrats on your win, Jan!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 11/25/2021 7:10:00 PM

I love the laughing seal...so appropriate to your poem, Jan. So glad you are feeling better. I have thought of you and sent tons of energy your way every single day since you told us you were in quarantine.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 11/25/2021 2:47:00 PM

Congratulations, Jan, on your win. I can imagine how lovely it feels walking on the seashore. You have captured the experience so beautifully with magical words. Love and hugs ~ Mala

Rico Leffanta

Date: 11/25/2021 11:18:00 AM

WoW!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/25/2021 8:12:00 AM

Nothing beats a walk along the coast and beach, you're so lucky to live where you are. Love the gif Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/25/2021 6:48:00 AM

A wonderful walk along the shore, Jan. Great imagery you captured in this lovely poem.

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/25/2021 5:28:00 AM

Wow, A mighty big W for this wonderful poetry, Jan. It is up against some stunners, But places high with me..Love it.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/25/2021 1:12:00 AM

Very imaginative poem. Malta has few sandy beaches and no seals dare come near. Best for a win.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/24/2021 9:28:00 PM

This sounds like a very relaxing walk from your comment below i notice You like to watch seals and observe them and their habits and habitat. We do the same when we go to Cape Town as there is a beach with a rocky front and penguins have claimed it and you see them by the thousand. Love watching them so cute. Great write Jan. Hugs,blessings, Jennifer.

Bill Baker

Date: 11/24/2021 3:49:00 PM

A nice way to enjoy late afternoon. A beach walk is hard to beat, especially in the heat and always with bare feet. Thanks for sharing Jan. Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/24/2021 3:33:00 PM

Hello Jan, now that is a wonderful walkalong the shore. Oh such a cute seal. One can not help to smile. Seagulls are noisy i do not like them. Hugs.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/25/2021 11:02:00 AM

Hello Jan, I like the seals to. to me they look happy . Also playful. Hugs Darlene xx

Jan Allison
Date: 11/24/2021 3:43:00 PM

We have a place in the north of the Island where I love to walk (not barefoot though lol) and 99% of the time we visit I get to see the seals which I love to observe:-) hugs Jan xx