A Beach Scene
Ocean waves
Ocean breezes
Turquoise seas
Ninety degrees
Coconut trees
High tides
Swinging hammocks
Sky Juice
Pink Sand
Tidal pools
Sea Shells
Conch Shells
Sand castles
Swimming
Snorkeling
Parasailing
Jet skis
Lifeguards
Summer tunes
8pm sunset
no other place
on earth I would rather be !
Categories:
parasailing, beach,
Form: List
Perhaps a conspiracy, but the crew only knows, the
Happenings aboard the USS Eldridge, kept hushed
In a ship that sailed from sea port to time portals
Leaves a feeling this test was not ready, but rushed
Amid the Atlantic they were meant to disappear
Despite intentions, not only from sight did they vanish
Ever baffled by a green, eerie glow where the ship was
Last, by naval command all of the records were banished
People say they reappeared in the Norfolk Naval shipyard
Heavily disoriented and fused to the steel hull of the deck
In legend they say these sailors fused were alive
And how did they explain this more than a ship wreck
Each crewman survivor, where are they all now
X-rayed and studied in a black ops facility?
Prying minds still trying to make sense of it all
Ever curious, but maybe beyond my ability
Remaining questions with impossible answers
In theory, could there still be witnesses left
Men or woman who saw a war ship materialize
Each in disbelief of their eyes, their logic bereft
Not knowing if it was paranormal or sanity failing
This gave a new definition, to the term parasailing
Categories:
parasailing, time,
Form: Acrostic
From a list made long ago
I’ve kicked my bucket many times
Yet, I’m still alive
Night’s impetuous canvas
Memories painted in broad strokes
Bold images color my dreams
First a brisk zip line
Snow flurries gathering on my nose
New Hampshire’s White Mountains
Majestic, tranquil setting
Gliding in a sail plane over Tallahassee
No engine; jolting air currents
Finding relief in a smooth landing
Indoor sky diving in New England
Exhilarating, feeling like a super hero
Smile never left my face
Parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico
Peering below to see sharks near bathers
Calling out to warn them
Catching a 50-pound Goliath Grouper
Endangered specie
Set free to live another day
Only one item left on my list
Traveling abroad
Seeing the castle that bears my name
Waiting for the pandemic to end
I tell my Maker
“I’m ready when You are”
Life feels nearly complete
What a joyful ride!
November 9, 2020
For Chantelle’s “What Have You Kicked Off Your Bucket List?” Contest
Categories:
parasailing, adventure,
Form: Free verse
Adrift alone in panorama, the silent sound of clouds
Once we were here together, gliding over endless fields of glass
Waking sorrow swallows me, and I feel you with me still
April 17, 2018
For "Sijo" Poetry Contest
Categories:
parasailing, longing, loss, peace,
Form: Sijo
Witnessed together, both the bright sun and the faint moon.
Oh!That early morning cruise was really a fortuitous boon;
Ride on the banana boat, and snorkeling in the Havelock Island,
Lightened up my mood; The colors of captivating coral leafs and
Delightful marine life rendered a mesmerizing magical tune.
Couldn't forget the scuba diving, where I glimpsed Harlequin wonders.
Rapture embraced me when I did parasailing and my distress got plundered;
Undersea walking was such a lovely experience, where I touched the sea floor
In short, it was the best place to experience the undersea and to explore;
Sailing across the Andaman island made me overcome the fears of oceans,
Enjoyed exuberant cruise with remarkable memories and numerous emotions
Categories:
parasailing, adventure, travel,
Form: Acrostic
Summer is one of the favorites seasons for the following:
1. Beach
2. Sun
3. Vacations
4. Suntan lotion
5. Castles in the sand
6. Parasailing
7. Boats
8. Camping
Example for Summer Sight Contest
5-11-2016
Categories:
parasailing, summer,
Form: List
Time passes so quickly and he is growing up
At thirteen, no longer a boy, not yet a man
We surprised him by planning a special trip
To have him to ourselves while we still can..
Adventure and excitement and something new
Costa Rica has all of these things and more
We hiked a volcano, saw monkeys and sloths
Parasailing, zip lining, and green frogs galore..
We met local people and stopped by a school
Bought trinkets and ate some wonderful things
Watched the sun set over the emerald sea
And thrilled as the toucans stretched their wings
But the very best part of this week in the spring
Was sharing these marvels with this special boy
Our grandson glows when he speaks of that time
We know he'll remember Costa Rica with joy
4/24/15
Categories:
parasailing, adventure, vacation,
Form: Quatrain
Life is a bowl of cherries
With loads of luscious cream
It's a pocket full of peanuts
Or rowing a boat downstream!
Like snapping a turkey wishbone
And getting the larger piece
It's much like going parasailing
Or no longer being obese!
The soft cool breeze of summer
The warm sun upon our skin
Or a happy little birthday party
Some well played violin!
Like a happy family vacation
A trip to the stars and back
A piece of scrumptious apple pie
A tasty midnight snack!
Life can be about all these things
Just put your cares away
Ignore all those little wee problems
Enjoy life's sweet buffet!
© Jack Ellison 2014
Categories:
parasailing, life, love,
Form: Quatrain
Life is a bowl of cherries
With loads of luscious cream
It's a pocket full of peanuts
Or rowing a boat downstream!
Like snapping a turkey wishbone
And getting the larger piece
It's much like parasailing
Or no longer being obese!
The soft cool breeze of summer
The warm sun upon your skin
A happy little birthday party
Some well played violin!
Like a sun drenched fun vacation
A trip to the stars and back
A piece of scrumptious apple pie
A tasty midnight snack!
Life can be about all these things
Just put your cares away
Ignore all those little problems
Enjoy life's sweet buffet!
Categories:
parasailing, life, sun,
Form: Quatrain