Mabh Savage
Words and the world passing by; how it sings to me; how I clamour back.
NaPoWriMo Day 13: There’s nothing so great as the beach
There’s nothing so great as the beach
Sand between the toes
Warm and chafing
You know it’ll be a nightmare later
But right now
It’s lovely
Chilly, searing cold sea
Then after a minute,
It’s refreshing
Lemonade for the sole
Lapping at heat-dried ankles
A fizzy soda pop ocean
Crackling round shells and pebbles
The kids bring me dozens
Scallops, clams, fossils
Piling treasure around me
I’m a dragon with my hoard
Hot and happy
Slightly steaming
Hungry, but not ready to leave
The beautiful, brilliant beach.
Mabh Savage 