By Cyndy Falcoff
Diamond State Branch, Delaware
Sunlight bounces off the water
sparkles like tiny jewels
ripples of waves lap lazily onto the shore
leaving behind ruffled bars of foam
strings and clusters of seaweed
like drapery, sand décor.
Pockets of waterpools
marooned in the sand
reveal treasure troves of shells
bleached coral skeletons
half buried, wait to be found
by bare toes and chubby hands.
Ocean’s gems
in plastic buckets.
So far out we can but barely see
with shielded eyes, a ship, a tiny toy.
The murmur of the sea like a siren’s call
distant horizons entice with sweet imaginings
The ocean beckons.
You captured the call of the ocean and all of its treasures. Loved the ebb and flow of this
wonderful poem.
Thank you.
The poem flows beautifully. It comes alive enticing me to continue on. I really enjoyed reading it and I keep going back… again and again.
Thank you for sharing,
Cyndy,
I love this poem. It’s rhythms, sounds, and images create a perfect evocation of a visit to the ocean. I can almost taste the salt air! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks. The ocean/beach is one of my favorite places. Very meditative for me.
Cyndy