Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Beach Sand

Beach Sand
 
Maybe it's the memories
the change of pace that brings us there
the sense of vacation
maybe the smell of the place
the sights of the gulls, the dunes, the grasses.
But oh, it is the feel of it
the crunch and slide of it
the feeling of beach sand
so different from dirt, soil, loam
no, not earthy, moist, rich
but oh so granular and gritty even when wet. 
Movable paper spreading under toes
sliding beneath the soles
smoothing my skin
clearing my mind
unburdening me of the rest
drawing me to the tactile, the feel
of beach sand.
 
~Raymond A. Foss
 
 
 






The last of our favorite beach pictures. Next up, pictures from our state capital, Raleigh.

                    




8 comments:

  1. what a wonderful post.
    the poem speaks deeply to me,
    thank you so much for sharing!

    love,
    v

    ps: Jeremiah 6:16 is one of my favourite
    Bible verses.

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    1. Thanks for visiting, V. Yes, Jeremiah 6:16 is one of my favorites, too :)

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  2. I love how the first photo reflects the poem.
    Beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing.
    xo, j

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  3. Hello Jenny,

    Both poem and photographs are lovely and reminds me on how wonderful a day at the beach can be. This summer seems to have disappeared in rain and wind. Maybe next summer!

    Lovely weekend,
    Lilli

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    1. Thank you, Lilli. We were quite lucky to get the time away and have nice weather. The rest of our summer has been quite rainy, too.
      Much love, Jenny

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    1. Will do, love. Sending those links to you :)
      xo Jenny

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