Slice of Life
At two in the afternoon
we backed out of our driveway and
headed to the coast for two relaxing days.
walking along the surf at low tide
This kind of evening
I’ve dreamed about
the sea before us
sand beneath our feet
dragons flying in the sky
tethered to earth with a string
the surf plays our song
our shadows follow us
we walk wordlessly
hand-in-hand
I’ve dreamed about
this kind of evening
© 2018 Alice Nine
dragons flying in the sky
dragons . . . tethered
sunset from our balcony
glorious finale at 8:31 pm
A tailpiece . . .
On the morning that followed . . .
early morning walk while hotels still slumber
the sun warm on our backs . . . we are shadows on the sand
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Sounds totally relaxing. I can picture those flying dragons majestically riding the thermals while gazing down on those below.
After reading your comment, I decided to add the photos of the dragons…
Love the added pictures.
Wow! Beautiful. I’m jealous. Hope you had a wonderful trip!!!
Thank you, Michelle. I is truly what I needed.
Alice, you’ve created such a lovely mood here. Reading your poem is almost as relaxing as a night or two at the beach! I love those tethered dragons, following shadows and the ending that echoes back to the beginning. Ahhhh…
Thank you, Molly. I always feel “Ahhh…” when at the beach, even in storms.
Your poem captures feelings of freedom and bliss – As does your photos. I read and say ahhhhh
Thank you, Christine. The beach is my favorite place.