The waves go crashing on the rocks
The cliffs are grey and red
Childrens’ voices ring out clear
As the gulls go ghosting by
The sea feels colder than the blue it looks
Next stop Antartica helps
In summer ice cream still helps
To calm flustered bodies
A ship sail serenely by
As the seal struggles to grip
On the headland camera shutters click
Capturing the moment
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