Poets United prompt # 54 is the beach/ocean. Memories arrive when I think of beaches; Maine really has so few of the sandy, sun and soak kind. I have two favorite granulated sugar type beaches, Bellows Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii and the base beach on NAS Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida. It was on Navy Point, Barrancas Beach. We knew Pensacola Beach would be crowded, so decided to go about a mile and be on the base Beach. This was our first time there; we were newly married. (not my video; but similar to what I saw).
We arrive as pale New Englanders in the land of southern hospitality
Emerald coast blurs my view
backdrop of vibrant blue
polka dots like cotton puffs
our feet align, kissed by the southern balmy breeze along brown sugar shore
our umbrella marks the spot
coconut oiled and ready to refresh in a swirly blue caress
eagle eyes watching bay in tower
water shimmers with dazzling reflected jewels; it is bath water warm
we run in and out, back to our X
memories arrives as I cast my net of dreams
I hear a rush; I look up
a Blue Angel glides by and then floats upward
then more arrive
Hubby and I enjoy the treasured view
in formation they lift high
synchronized wings are tilted
streams of colored smoke paint their trail
we linger and enjoy the fading sun
leave as two Maine lobsters~
Comments
Who needs to go anywhere when we have beaches like this just waiting to be discovered?
Lovely imagery.
Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my blog.
Florida is magical~
Andy-It is a great spot; the Blue Angels are amazing and the sand really does look like light, brown sugar! I know, right! Thank you~
Lee
Tossing It Out
Lee-Thank you for introducing me to Flannery O'Connor's work. The photo, I can't find credit for. It was on a Pensacola, Florida site. I would say they used a blue filter. If I find out I will give credit. It is amazing, how blue keeps showing up in my life and then my blog. lol. Thank you, it was a wonderful day~
Elizabeth
Elizabeth-Thank you; it was one of those days one never forgets~ :D
We don't even have a river in my city, but we do have a lake, but it's kinda polluted and I'm kinda afraid of water :)
Dezzy-C'mon you are a creative guy :D You rent beachy movies, drape beach towels, some inventive drinks, some indoor lights, beach type food, BBQ, indoor beach themed party! And a great cake, of course! I have indoor picnics; you can do indoor beach party...think JAWS movies, The Beach, etc.
You make everyone think beach, candles, suntan lotion, fruity punch. Do I need to visit you and set this up?! lol Yes, it would be nice to have a beach, but you don't, but you can still have a party~