For Carrie’s Sunday Muse Blogspot
At the Beach
“The three great elemental sounds in nature are the sound of rain, the sound of wind in a primeval wood, and the sound of outer ocean on a beach.” Henry Beston
We sat on beach towels on the sand
watching the waves and gulls,
cooled by the breeze.
I held the shell I had found on the beach
just an hour ago.
I held it up to my ear and said,
Mama, I can hear the ocean!
She grinned.
But of course you can!
She took a sip of her iced tea
from the thermos.
I sat in front of the ocean
and continued to listen to the ocean
through my shell.
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Aug 11, 2019 @ 11:56:29
haha sweet and tranquil. love this poem of yours!
Aug 11, 2019 @ 12:52:01
“She grinned.
But of course you can!”
Verily, verily, this is so profound. Happy you dropped by my sumie Sunday today
much love…
Aug 11, 2019 @ 13:22:02
Something so magical about this. The child is right!
Aug 11, 2019 @ 14:16:56
Yes ma’am!
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Aug 11, 2019 @ 13:23:57
How lovely Toni!
Aug 11, 2019 @ 13:51:52
Listening to the ocean is more important than sipping tea any day!
Aug 11, 2019 @ 14:36:38
This is such an evocative write, Toni 🙂 I too love listening to the ocean.
Aug 11, 2019 @ 14:48:26
A lovely poem for a sweet memory. I love it Toni!
Aug 11, 2019 @ 15:00:09
A sweet poem. I like the last lines – made me think of how we see the world, each from our own shell.
Aug 11, 2019 @ 15:41:11
At first glance, this warmed me all the way to my toes. It’s such a tender moment. Mother and child enjoying nature and sweet tea. Then, I wondered if mother and child are listening to the same ocean(s).
Aug 11, 2019 @ 16:31:49
You got it!
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Aug 11, 2019 @ 16:42:12
Nice memory. 🙂
Aug 11, 2019 @ 18:09:48
Yup! I love the mystery here. The two understand each other whether or not they are listening to the same ocean. i was that little one once. I wonder if my Mom smiled at me, knowing.
Aug 11, 2019 @ 19:24:25
I will bet she did.
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Aug 11, 2019 @ 18:30:25
Vividly recreated! And sparks my own beach and shell-to-the-ear memories. Thank you.
Aug 11, 2019 @ 18:40:39
Love the idea of watching and listening the ocean at the same time. 🙂
Aug 11, 2019 @ 20:10:46
You have to listen closely and believe.
Aug 11, 2019 @ 20:46:46
Beautiful story, Toni . . 🙂
Aug 11, 2019 @ 21:37:27
I love the sounds of the ocean, whether be through a giant conch shell or the rolling of the waves. It’s all in the element of sounds and tones. Some have trouble truly hearing.
Aug 11, 2019 @ 22:18:52
I like the warm day against the clink of ice cubes in the glass. Both seeing the ocean and hearing it as well. And being able to take it with you when it’s time to go home.
Aug 12, 2019 @ 00:41:39
Beholding the fascination of a child is intoxicating! I drink in the wonder and joy on my grandson’s face as often as I can. It is this magical elixir of life that’s keeping this grateful old man alive. 🙂
Aug 12, 2019 @ 06:29:27
What happy times you must have. Being childless, I have almost no contact with children as my friends are childless also. I cannot imagine what you feel.
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Aug 12, 2019 @ 05:49:55
A very awesome poem! 🙂
Aug 12, 2019 @ 13:50:53
Yes, I wonder if there is a disconnect between mother and child.
Aug 12, 2019 @ 14:07:43
No. My mother was being facetious.
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Aug 12, 2019 @ 15:59:55
hear it in front of you and in your hands. it is a marvel, these sea shells.
Aug 12, 2019 @ 16:08:18
Yes ma’am! They certainly are.
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