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The Beach
Dec 9, 2020
Beads glisten in the light
It’s barely been a minute
Toasting under the sun
Wish for cool and shade
Despite love for radiance
Brown skin must not burn
Sea oats sway over dunes
Mindful of loggerhead nests
Gentle taunt of the breeze
Tote and flip flops anchor
Plop in a dreadful mess
Cradle bent knees
Retriever splashes over tennis ball
Horseshoe crab tumbles in waves
Dolphin pod dives in delight
Hues change in the expanse
Pale greens and deep blues
Shiver at the enormity
Trepidation met with grittiness
Release the cords
Surrender to the sirens
