Cool Sand

~ a warm spring day at the beach ~

     

       Art ~ compliments of dailypainters.com

 

 

It’s spring

and yet

May is hiding her flowery breeze

 

as the golden rays of summer

                         weave a tapestry

of Coppertone scented afternoons

and sizzling sand…

 

only cooled

as the ocean dances to shore

beckoning to children

and Mother’s escaping the heat

  under straw hats

and a quick pick from Barnes and Noble’s best seller list

 

Even the sand crabs are hiding

heads covered in cool sand

                   waiting

for marshmallow tipped waves

foamy and white

to quickly whisk them away

                         before

sunny cheeks and curious hands

carrying bright yellow pails

disrupt the serenity

                                                of cool sand…

  

 

Reviews

[Robert]

Ms Jewel,

I have seen this picture before and oh how I remember the scent of coppertone in the summertime, As I am from California as well. I was raised by the ocean and this piece brought me back to that time and place. Thank you for sharing this memory lane piece.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Robert :) Julie

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Your poem is a breath of fresh air that blows winds of serenity into my spirit.

[MsJewel]

Thank you sweet cowboy! :) Julie

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

My pleasure dear Julie :)

[Valentine]

It seems like the really warmer weather is taking its good old time getting here. Rain and bugs everywhere. Valentine

[MsJewel]

It's cloudy and icky here today too..seems we have a few warm days and then the gloom sets in...Hurry summer!! :) Julie

[Chelsea Lavender]

This is beautiful! Great use of imagery, you can really imagine the scene you have created through your choice of words. This made me feel really happy, great affect!

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment :) Julie

[mattavelli]

You've written a lovely scene. Thanks for sharing.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment :) Julie

[Honey.K]

Beautiful images.. I love your word choice. You just transported me to a beautiful place with a splendid mood.

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Thank you :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

You took me to good places and thoughts.
"sunny cheeks and curious hands
carrying bright yellow pails
disrupt the serenity"
I like the vision of the sea and the child create confusion in the early morning sun. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry dear friend.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

thank you for your lovely comment :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Julie.

[lonewolf225]

I love the way you explain things!!! It's amazing! Most people don't think in the way that you do or explain things in words such as you have. Keep writing!!!!! :) ur amazing with your words. :)

[MsJewel]

You are very kind. Thank you :) Julie

[sereenaoutloud]

"Marshmallow waves" what a beautiful way to describe them when they foam all white..love it. Oh yes a nice book while lying in the sand with the ocean sound and view! pure bliss justice this write Msjewel"s a little slice of heaven you have penned so beautifully !!

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[sereenaoutloud]

Always a pleasure..truly it is ..i am a fan of your write, i find it hard to explain but they take you on such a beautiful journey..you flow along each word! Just beautiful !

[MsJewel]

You are very sweet. Thanks so much :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie... The perfect poem for Memorial Day...
I feel as though I am at the beach and have lived the
experience vicariously through your poem.
I could see the sand crabs hiding and feel my
ties in the sand... Did you coin the word
'Marshmallow' tipped waves?
Your art is charming, as are you. truly, Pat

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled I could share a little piece of my world with you Pat. Have a beautiful day my friend :) Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

And here we are in May of 2017... I spend time at Barnes and Noble with my MAC Pro Computer and want you to know... your poem is timeless. Your words flow over me like waves at the sea... as I sink my toes in the warm sand. truly, Pat

[Saddam]

Oh dear, though it is May and heat is burning our skins yet your lovely imagination gives us a cool blow of thought. As I was reading it in running train, the wind is hitting me with softness.
Great as always.

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much :) Julie