To Beach or Not To Beach (poem) by Margaret Jane Purslow on AuthorsDen

To Beach or Not To Beach
by Margaret Jane Purslow → (All Poetry by Margaret Jane Purslow)
Rated "G" by the Author.

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A humourous writing, one of my first.
The beach, for some a burst of bravado, for others a bath of brilliance. Sand-coated with lotion and encompassed with cellulite, I enviously gaze around me. Bikini bronzed bodies swarm the beach, while children are amused with sand-castles and beach balls. Invading music blares from the neighbouring umbrella, and with a headache developing, I cringeingly approach the waves. Multicoloured surfboards ride the towering waves and currently joined by eager faces we duck and dive in time to each wave. For a cure to the killer salt in one's mouth, I recommend the common beach icecream and armed with my overflowing towel, I retreat for the day. A fiery sunset is the perfect ending for any beach experience. As footprints are imprinted upon the moist sea sand, some will experience feelings of tranquil peace, others feelings of physical pain...

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on August 31, 2009

I can relate to this write, Margaret. I appreciate the perspective that you have shared via your verses. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Michelle Mead

Reviewed on July 7, 2009

I like that you took the subject of the beach and showed it in a light that some people never think about, let alone mention-and you did it well, making the reader be that person on the beach, feeling much too much of themselves, inner and outer, has been revealed. Nice work here. Michelle

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on July 6, 2009

Great poem,I have enjoyed reading your poetry,keep up the great work,take care

EDWIN

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on July 3, 2009

I'd always vote beach, but... maybe fewer distractions. Nicely done.

Reviewed by Jms Bell

HOW WELL WRITTEN...THE IMAGERY IS JUST WONDERFUL...I ENJOYED THIS WRITE. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS YOU. JOYCE