There's nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it's sent away." - Sarah Kay
For 45 years, the south shore of Long Island, New York became my family's go to happy place. My husband was a beach lover since a child. Sea air fresh like morning dew drew us to the ocean throughout the year but summer was a special season for sunkissed days of rest and renewal. I fell in love with the sea breeze, sound of the tide moving in a rhythmic pattern, and the ease of relaxing in sparkling sand. To capture the beauty of the ocean, I created the above digitized image of the Atlantic Ocean in Long Beach. A postcard was created after I captured the ocean waves rushing to shore.
While in vacation in New York and Cap May, I felt the ocean wind luring me back to nature, I watched the tide dance toward the shore. I paused to ask myself one question, "What opens my heart and mind to the mystic call of the sea?"
the ocean lures me
shimmering like royal jewels
in summer's sunshine
seagulls circulate
skyward landing at shore lines
watching ocean tides
sea treasures surface
rinsed by tidal water
families gather
seawaves swell with might
slow down with gentle noises
sea souvenirs surface
within the ocean
one finds the rhythm of life
rest and renewal
the ocean calls me
quiet presence free
draft ©CVarsalona, 2026
Dear Friends,
Sea waves and gushing sounds lulled me into quiet moments of deep thought. A new pathway unfolds as nature and hope nurtures my life. I realize now that my one word, restore, arrived at the beach along side me I felt its presence. The summer of 2026 has become my turning point. Jeremiah 29:11 states,: "For I know well the plans I have in mind for you-oracle of the Lord-plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope." (Catholic New American Bible) With hope I shall move onward. - Carol ___________________________
invited #PoetryPals to write a haiku sonnet. While not ever writing one, I gave it a try using the four 3-line haiku plus a couplet of 5 syllables and 14 lines format.
Mona found a wishing rock on Charlestown Beach and created a delightful poem. Join her blog to read more poetry from the Poetry Friday community.
Note: It was a busy week so my entrance is later than I wished. I will indulge in Poetry Friday reading this weekend.
