Ode to Bondi

Senses trigger memories familiar,

Smells of sunscreen, saltwater sand and sweat,

The laughter of children playing in water,

Small feet stomp sandcastles without regret.

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Lifeguards blue keep watch on what lays before,

Keep safe swimmers who might be swept away.

A crash of the waves as they hit the shore,

Drowns out the noise and brings peace to the day.

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Sunlight strews diamonds on blanket of blue,

Thousands of bodies still cover the beach,

Basking in joy forging memories new,

Making the most of what's left of the heat.

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As day draws to close we bid our goodbye,

To the magical place we call Bondi.