Three from the beach

Gathered beach rocks,
Jagged, jade, flat white and grey.
Convened by my hand.

Being the oldest
On the beach is to have seen
more seagulls, white caps.

Dots along the waves
Flapping south,
Pelican parade.

Four of Seven from the Beach

Eight days at the beach,
Rich chocolates on a plate.
Savor one — by — one.

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Beulah Reed Road links
our cabin to the sea.
Who was Beulah Reed?

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Rhythmic gabled roofs,
Rich shadows beneath the spruce.
Sketchbook in my hand.

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Mountain in a storm,
Cloud enveloped, hidden,
battered or caressed?