Sunday, February 7, 2021

Sarah's Sonnet

 

If you are missing the dunes, this beautiful poem by Sarah Hockham, written in last Monday's workshop, will transport you there . . .


An Encounter in the Dunes

 

A seagull’s cry fades into the distance as it wheels and dives in its sky dance

A soft breeze rustles through grassy tufts

Rhythmic waves gently lap against the shore

 

Soft ripples in the sand create a recurring pattern

Broken only by the footprints of an earlier visitor

A wide blue sky meets the whispering grass

 

Salt lingers in the air and on the tongue

Sun rays warm bare skin

My feet sink pleasantly with each step as if the landscape is enveloping me

 

Suddenly, an emerald shines in the sand - except this little gem has beady eyes!

An inquisitive face emerges, followed by a speckled body and long tail

He stops and thirstily drinks up the sun

 

My mood instantly lifts

I’m so happy this living jewel became a part of my day

 

Sarah Hockham




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