Storm at the Shore

Storm at the Shore

Far beyond the shore purple clouds paint the horizon

trimmed in broadening pink becoming brilliant red as

the last of the suns' brilliance illuminates the sky,

warned of the impending storm I join others watching.

Pelicans glide in a solemn last formation o'er the beach

they too know the signs to be read, where do they go?

Gulls too, screeching their plaintive cries at the sea so

from the shore I watch natures drama unfold for all

Plowing, frothing rough waves as the storm comes on

foam crusted water rushes its' assault upon the beach

Chasing the last of the beach chairs and their owners

Flooding sand made castles abandoned by children.

Ever gustier winds engage all, hurling bullets of sand

stinging the skin as the last of the watchers hasten away.

Above all the roar the gulls continue their screeching.

long gone, the pelicans, like I, are not to be seen.

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

These exceptional words fired up my senses and made it seem as if I was there, taking in the sights, sounds, and even a whiff of salt air. I think man has a natural affinity for water, and there's no more dynamic a place than a seashore before a storm.

[Dave]

Andrew and Kelly I appreciate your positive take on my poem. I was born and raised in Atlantic City, pre-casino, and experienced many storms such as the one I painted here.

Thank you - take care - Dave

[andrew mitchell]

the imagery is very good dave and having experienced this, adds so much more to feeling real. especially the stinging sand and the sounds of gulls. lovely work.

[Relic]

I think there is always an excitement before a storm but also a known danger. Your descriptions bring the event to life. I can feel the sand sting my face after reading this. I agree with Kelly. Wonderful descriptions. :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your articulation provides us with indelible images. The Santa Ana winds here in California really kick up a storm, "chasing the last of beach chairs and their owners", indeed! Such a wonderful descriptive pen, Dave!

[Rassoul]

You're so good with words, Mr Dave.

Keep writing more poems, you seem to be a great writer.

[asperatus_]

i kept imaging a place i would visit in florida - like my own safe place. the scene you describe is exactly how it felt to me. i was invisible against the beauty around me.

[A little flame]

Love your lively descriptions. I would like to see more empathy in the narrative. I want to feel the emotions that came with this experience. Overall a very well-written piece. Thank you for sharing(:

[Coyote Poetry]

I understand this poem. I lived on both coastlines. Those upcoming storms can be scary. Only disadvantage of living near the sea. The storms. Thank you Dave for sharing the amazing poetry. I did like this one.
Coyote