a beach

By WhoIAM

It is hard to imagine

a beach

with my bare feet
planted firmly in its sands

a seagull watching

i hope it is
warm
but not so much so

and i hope i have a bag
with a sandwich in it
and i hope the sandwich is big
so i can feed the seagull
as well, if not better than,
myself

and i hope the sun is just cresting noon
and i don't have to work the next day
and could amble madly
into the surf
and swim
out then in

in then out

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Copyright 2004 WhoIAM
Published on Wednesday, November 24, 2004.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: Brings about that sensation for the yearning of childhood and the carefree existence and simple pleasures that go with it. The first line creates an interesting set-up and sets an almost wistful tone as if to say this is something that can be wished for but not achievable due to unspoken circumstances.

  • A former member wrote: very good poem...(:

  • Mari On Tuesday, October 30, 2007, Mari (425)By person wrote:

    :)

  • WhoIAM On Saturday, October 27, 2007, WhoIAM (27)By person wrote:

    Thank you :)

  • Lotophagi On Wednesday, January 4, 2006, Lotophagi (333)By person wrote:

    this is just lovely.... a wonderful read that gave me a sense of relief and peace. Thank you.

  • blue On Monday, November 29, 2004, blue (1454)By person wrote:

    That was really great, refreshing piece. Big SMILE! B

  • BeautifulCalamity On Thursday, November 25, 2004, BeautifulCalamity (428)By person wrote:

    stunned.. simply written but with such a depth its great. nice imagery as well. well done

  • GreekPhilosopher On Thursday, November 25, 2004, GreekPhilosopher (156)By person wrote:

    Wow. What A Beautiful Piece. I Absolutely Love It. Great Style. GPhD.

  • GreekPhilosopher On Thursday, November 25, 2004, GreekPhilosopher (156)By person wrote:

    I Loved It So Much That I Booked It! Yay! It Reminds Me Of Simpler Times. Thank You. GPhD.

  • A former member wrote: very nice. the beach used to be a special place for me n me old mates..... i like the connection with the seagull, kinda a one with nature thing going on.

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