Whose Idea Was This?
The beach in January. Why do we do it to ourselves?
restless foaming mirror
reflecting slate sky
and me
smatter of rain on my skin
seasoning my fish and chips
a little greasy
burning my fingers
tang of hot vinegar
in my froze nose
gulls shriek salt in my ear
feet taste hard pebbles
sharp rocks
gravel
then dessert of soft moist sand
an ice cream I don't really want
too cold on a chilly day
cooling my insides
to match my outsides
muted roar of retreating waves
get a picture
frozen smiles
we don't really feel
cheeks whipped by hairstrands
well isn't this nice?
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This is so well done; I've definitely been to those cold beaches 😅 It's supposed to be enjoyable but..is it? 😅 I really enjoyed this. :)
So beautifully written! I read it twice!
Nice piece ❤️
I grew up on the beach and this reminded me of home. Thanks for sharing 😊
Chips with vinegar! YUM!!!
Hahahahaha this is the perfect depiction of any family that's booked to go to the beach in Jan because it's during schooltime so it's cheaper. You've warmed my heart with your froze nose!
Haha, eternal questions! But isn't this your answer: 'seasoning my fish and chips'? If it's wrapped in something Rupert Murdoch owns, then that's even better! You've gone and made me hungry for fish and chips and the winter seashore in one fell swoop L.C., great job!
This was beautiful L.C.! It was raw and realistic, all my sense were engaged in this one. I felt like I was right there with you! Well done! 💜
I've been doing to myself much more terrible things😂 Haha, just a recent example: I went to work. And had to spend half a day in a specialized lab held at 4 °C as if I were a butcher working in a meat cold room
never been a big beach guy.. i just always remember all the sand that i take as memorabilia to my poor house hahaha.. and in the UK you're hard pressed for a really good day.. although recently there have been heat waves, which brought with it another annoyance hahah
I feel the same way during some wintertime jaunts to the water... Something just draws us in, doesn't it?