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Oceanside
To be of mist and vapor
'tis the breadth
of bluest splendour
spanning wave
after constant wave
that poignant crush
against heated skin
salty cool sprays
where seawater meets shore
splashes of memory
imbued in sandy nostalgia
a mind's perfection
in found treasure
collected in seashell'd souvenirs
and crystallized reminders
of joyous laughter
mixed with crooning gulls
while sunshine's rays
perfuse to colour
causing a glow—
tanned to crimson
highlighting moods and hearts
O' those shore swept breezes
soothed aches to abate
each and every breath
from cleansed lungs,
a life's resuscitation
by hint of ocean magic
washing ashore
such a buoyant reckoning
among this water's razored edge.
Author's Note
©Blu2021
memories of my youth spent on the beaches of St Pete, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach...
https://youtu.be/hXCKLJGLENs
https://youtu.be/NLYRTm-zzeE
Summertime in the late 80' is synonymous with the Cure and Jane's Addiction in my mind...
memories of my youth spent on the beaches of St Pete, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach...
https://youtu.be/hXCKLJGLENs
https://youtu.be/NLYRTm-zzeE
Summertime in the late 80' is synonymous with the Cure and Jane's Addiction in my mind...
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Re. Oceanside
25th May 2021 9:07pm
I really miss the beach, water and diving
Great write I could feel the salty spray
Love and light
Ron xx
Great write I could feel the salty spray
Love and light
Ron xx
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Re: Re. Oceanside
25th May 2021 9:41pm
You can still visit... nothing is impossible.... beach wheelchair rentals are available at many locations... I know that it's certainly a possibility in Florida!..... Some are so cool look like dune buggies.. lol.... I empathize about the diving.... I have never been brave enough to go scuba diving in the ocean... I have taken a couple classes but never became certified and I've only spent time at the bottom of a pool learning how to regulate breathing.... I'm glad you enjoyed reading.... it was off the cuff today, thinking about my teenage years and early twenties... the beach being as close as it, isn't a novelty.... and those years I spent a TON of time there...
Appreciate the list add too... ✨
🏖 🌊 🌊
xoxo
Appreciate the list add too... ✨
🏖 🌊 🌊
xoxo
Re. Oceanside
25th May 2021 9:37pm
My swim trunks are full of sand and my soul is renewed. Beautiful poem. PLM, Richard
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lol... glad you could hear the sounds of the surf and feel annoyance of the sand.. lol .... appreciate your thoughtful comments and the read.
Always a pleasure ✨
🌊 🏖 ☀
🌹-B
Always a pleasure ✨
🌊 🏖 ☀
🌹-B
Re. Oceanside
25th May 2021 10:38pm
I can hear the sea, from inside the poems shell, delightful word choices and a glowing final stanza. Very much enjoyed where this took me. Best R
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Re: Re. Oceanside
26th May 2021 00:59am
Thanks for the read, R
I appreciate the thoughtful comments and kindness shown.
Glad you like enjoyed it.
Lovely to see you 🦋
🌹-💙
B
I appreciate the thoughtful comments and kindness shown.
Glad you like enjoyed it.
Lovely to see you 🦋
🌹-💙
B
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Re: Re. Oceanside
26th May 2021 1:24am
Damn, that's incredibly sad 😔... Hopefully you take advantage now! I like to sit under an umbrella at the beach with my feet in the sand, people watching as the wind blows. It's sooo relaxing. I don't partake of the sun, much anymore. The water is refreshing only because of the heat... The beaches here on the gulf are kinda shitty vs the coastline. There's a huge difference that way, but for convenience Treasure Island / Madeira Beach are just a bridge away and they're really decent quality....
Thanks for reading!
I appreciate it :)
🌊 🏖
-B
Thanks for reading!
I appreciate it :)
🌊 🏖
-B
Re. Oceanside
26th May 2021 4:08am
You take the seashore and make it your own poem original down to the last line. This is your seaside made in the image of your memory and told with your poet's heart. Each image is created as no other poet can. You took me back to Maine and the beach better than any poet has. This is pure magic of the highest order. Love every delicious sensory experience you create for me here.
Xo
John
Xo
John
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Re: Re. Oceanside
I love the beach when it's not crowded with tourists and you can really appreciate the natural surroundings.... My absolute favorite time, is off season....I'm lucky to be able to explore that opportunity as often as possible 🙆🏻♀️, living here, in Florida.... that's the best.
I am so grateful for your thoughtful comments and for all the kindness you've shown me , John. I beam bright, knowing that I have reminded you of those beachy places you cherish, within your memories; I feel so humbly honored. Maine is bucket list state for me to visit, so I perked up reading that's where your fondness comes from and thought, how lucky you were, indeed!.. I appreciate your RL add and the all the visits you've been nice enough to stop by with. I am extremely fortunate to have your insights and supportive feedback.
Much respect and tons of thanks, dear friend 🙏🏻
🌹-💙
xo
B
I am so grateful for your thoughtful comments and for all the kindness you've shown me , John. I beam bright, knowing that I have reminded you of those beachy places you cherish, within your memories; I feel so humbly honored. Maine is bucket list state for me to visit, so I perked up reading that's where your fondness comes from and thought, how lucky you were, indeed!.. I appreciate your RL add and the all the visits you've been nice enough to stop by with. I am extremely fortunate to have your insights and supportive feedback.
Much respect and tons of thanks, dear friend 🙏🏻
🌹-💙
xo
B
Re. Oceanside
26th May 2021 4:48am
"collected in seashell'd souvenirs
and crystallized reminders
of joyous laughter"
I love this image. I enjoyed this write Blu.
and crystallized reminders
of joyous laughter"
I love this image. I enjoyed this write Blu.
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Ty so much for reading and leaving your thoughtful sentiments, Lj. I love your inclusion of those lines and I'm grateful you felt something within that imagery ... it's so heartening and I appreciate it muchly.
It's nice seeing you 🦋
In kindness,
🌹-💙
xo
B
It's nice seeing you 🦋
In kindness,
🌹-💙
xo
B
Re. Oceanside
26th May 2021 5:33am
Dear BV,
You brought me to church on this one. There is an out of body experience whenever I get the chance to visit the ocean and sit on a beach that is like nothing else. Your poem reminds me of that feeling where the ocean just sucks all the crud out of my soul and I can tolerate life for a few minutes. You’ve masterfully written the sights and sounds of a day at the beach and I sure do appreciate it. Really beautiful write. H🌷
You brought me to church on this one. There is an out of body experience whenever I get the chance to visit the ocean and sit on a beach that is like nothing else. Your poem reminds me of that feeling where the ocean just sucks all the crud out of my soul and I can tolerate life for a few minutes. You’ve masterfully written the sights and sounds of a day at the beach and I sure do appreciate it. Really beautiful write. H🌷
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Re: Re. Oceanside
26th May 2021 10:29pm
Dearest H,
You pinpointed it! Sucking or washing away all the crud that life dishes out!... that's it. That's how I feel when I am letting the sights smells and feels permeate at the beach.... such freedom for a little while, too. I thank you for reading and that perfect summation. My smile is ear to ear that we share that affinity and even more s that you like this piece... Thank you for the generous list add and your complete understanding....
Here's to a great beach day soon!
🏖 🌊 🌊
🌹 - B
You pinpointed it! Sucking or washing away all the crud that life dishes out!... that's it. That's how I feel when I am letting the sights smells and feels permeate at the beach.... such freedom for a little while, too. I thank you for reading and that perfect summation. My smile is ear to ear that we share that affinity and even more s that you like this piece... Thank you for the generous list add and your complete understanding....
Here's to a great beach day soon!
🏖 🌊 🌊
🌹 - B
Re. Oceanside
Love on a boat or on the beach is very hot. Keep on writing you strong beautiful sexy woman.
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Re: Re. Oceanside
26th May 2021 10:32pm
I will certainly try to keep the pen to paper, Francisco... hopefully! Ty for your faithful readership :)
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Re. Oceanside
26th May 2021 8:32am
I have a flat near the beach, but I hardly go there anymore except on a visit, since I now live in the village. I used to watch sunsets then. I miss the sea breeze and the crash of the incessant waves. Thats a talented write, Blue, it brought back memories. Good read:)
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Re: Re. Oceanside
26th May 2021 10:37pm
That sounds lovely, Grace.... I am so glad I could elicit those memories... they sound so relaxing.... and the sunsets!.... beach sunsets have the best colour palette!!
I appreciate your thoughtful comments and I'm happy to see you 🦋
Ty so much, my friend 🙏🏻
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I appreciate your thoughtful comments and I'm happy to see you 🦋
Ty so much, my friend 🙏🏻
🏖
Re. Oceanside
26th May 2021 7:50pm
Oh where to begin ... oh yea ... the title ... sprinkling of rhyme ... my favorite ... "imbued in sandy nostalgia" ... gold nugget ... "crooning gulls" ... perfect visual ... killer closing line to bring the poem home ... love this ... start to finish ...
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Re: Re. Oceanside
26th May 2021 10:43pm
Thank you so much for that awesome feedback, LilD. I know we share a total fondness for the beach and how it's soothing, positive and affirming in mind body and soul... Of anyone, I'd knew you'd understand! 🏖
I am so grateful for the kind words, the list add and your generous encouragement.... Day making!
Much love and respect,
🌹🌊 🌴🏖️
-xo-
B
I am so grateful for the kind words, the list add and your generous encouragement.... Day making!
Much love and respect,
🌹🌊 🌴🏖️
-xo-
B
Re. Oceanside
28th May 2021 3:26pm
Re: Re. Oceanside
28th May 2021 6:19pm
Thank you for reading and saying so, Marks.
I greatly appreciate it.
So happy to be followed!
Don't be a stranger, you're always welcome here!
🌹 - 💙
B
I greatly appreciate it.
So happy to be followed!
Don't be a stranger, you're always welcome here!
🌹 - 💙
B
Re. Oceanside
29th May 2021 10:32pm
Re: Re. Oceanside
29th May 2021 10:34pm
I'm all smiles that I could elicit, KP
Appreciate you leaving your thoughts.
🌊 🏖 ☀
-B
Appreciate you leaving your thoughts.
🌊 🏖 ☀
-B
Re. Oceanside
10th Jul 2021 7:41pm
"soothed aches to abate
each and every breath" I always found the sound of waves crashing soothing and mesmerizing. One can spend hours just watching them, as they endlessly and repeatedly come in and out.
It's a wonderful piece Blue, the memories of wonderful and fun times it must've brought you with great detail.
Thank you for sharing.
each and every breath" I always found the sound of waves crashing soothing and mesmerizing. One can spend hours just watching them, as they endlessly and repeatedly come in and out.
It's a wonderful piece Blue, the memories of wonderful and fun times it must've brought you with great detail.
Thank you for sharing.
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Re: Re. Oceanside
10th Jul 2021 10:14pm
My heart soars that you connected my nostalgia and memories so vividly, with this piece.... that you understood the deep meaning and how potent it was and counties to be, for me.... this place and those feelings....
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and the generosity of all your kindness.
I don't take it for granted for a second.
All my gratitude, Walter!
🌹 - B
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and the generosity of all your kindness.
I don't take it for granted for a second.
All my gratitude, Walter!
🌹 - B