Hailey and the Ocean

Inspired by this photo of my granddaughter Hailey, taken by her mother Nicole.

Oh the blue and the line

where sky and water meet!

Look at the white foam

rushing, pounding the shore.

I shall sail on this wind

with these arms

lifted on this blue

promise of life.

over pounding surf

far above the pier

looking back and smiling

'Look! Mom! I'm flying!'

Reviews

[Michael G. Smith]

You captured the innocence of youth.

[Infinite hexes]

The last line is soo cute. You gave an accurate description of the waves.

[Blue Ivory]

Awww this one is so cute! It made my day slightly brighter :) Thank you.

[Mockingbird]

the sweetness of childhood captured in your poem and the picture.

[Leslie Philibert]

This is great, well observed, true with felt emotion !

[CagedEnigma]

Only the sight of the vast sea and rushing waves can transport us back to our childhood faster than anything else. Great write, Mark. :)

[dw817]

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Beautiful recollection. I - honestly can't remember the first time I saw the ocean surf. I think at first I was frightened, then amazed, then delighted though. Life, be in it !

Nicely written, Mark. :)

[Claire Twinn]

The salty air tastes of freedom! You captured the sense of wonder and childhood glee the sea can create.

[TL Boehm]

awwww. this one is wonderful! Such a great moment to capture poetically

[prachi prangya agasti]

nicely done...short and captivating :)