The sand’s not really gold.
More like warm silk.
And the water’s not that cold.
Mild like cool Milk.
Pieces of seaweed, ankle-deep.
Smooth wet sand underneath.
Caressing my saltsea feet.
The Oceans clear bluey-green waves.
Carry surfers to shore.
Then paddling out for more.
So many happy souls.
Every face a smile.
Mums, dads and their young ones.
Old grandparents too.
And blokes like me.
All enjoying the sea.
Sand-castles built with glee.
Hungry seagulls.
Drifting on the sea-breeze.
Prancing for a feed.
The commune beach.
A lesson to teach.
No matter who you are.
Even here from afar.
Pale white or sunburnt skin.
Could be cream or tanned.
Bodies short and tall.
Rotund and thin.
All frolicking as one.
Under our southern solar Sun.
Ivor Steven (c) 2018
Featured Image: Bancoora Beach, near Breamlea, Victoria, Australia.
I want to be there… wonderful words as always, Ivor darling xxx
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Thanks Amberley, it truly was a glorious day, I’ll be there again tomorrow. xx
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Lucky you! xxx
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I wasn’t going your way, otherwise I would’ve picked you and kids up on the way. xx
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Lol I think it’d be a bit of a drive! 🤣
You’re a sweetheart.
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Went to a little surf beach called Bancoora, near Breamlea. 25mins from my place.
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25 mins is so close!!! I’d love to be so close to a beach… that is 10 hours away from us… I google maps-ed it! Lol
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Wow 10 hours, I’ve always lived near the beach. If you google Rollins rd Bell Post Hill, you’ll get an idea where I am.
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I Google mapped that too… And got completely distracted by how pretty everything is from far away… I took a bunch of screenshots because it just struck me… I might email you a couple of the screen shots… I also might do a post with them…
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Ok, I’ll look for your email, thanks sweetie. xx
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Lol I have not sent them yet… we had one of the kids friends over and he only just got picked up…
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That’s fine, I’m drinking a big glass of Port anyhow.
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Yummm… port is my first love
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I’ll try not to drink it all tonight
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Try… lol
Do you use a port sipper? Or do you just go for it?
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oh shit, by the beer glass full of course.
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Lol I like you, Ivor
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I like all sorts of music, whatever I’ll party along. I’ll send you a song to your email, one from Cage The Elephant, if you know….
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I’m not very down with the music lol I basically listen to the same stuff I listened to in high school and anything I may run into…
Please send it to me!
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Ok on the way in a jiff.
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I loved it! I added it to my spotify. Thanks, darl. xxx
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I knew you would … enjoy… I sent a second one of theirs… xx
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I have listened to cigarette dreams and cold cold cold as well… thank you for sharing 😊
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You’re on the right track then, I’m running out of Port, Humbug…
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I’m running out of steam… I think it is my bedtime
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Beat you, I’m in bed 🛏 and feeling happy and pleased with myself, I’ve just read my poem again 😊 yep it’s ok. I’m back to the beach in the morning.
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Lol I was gone before I even read this… lol
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Oh! And that is what you sent me! 🤣
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I wish I was there, sounds peacefully perfect and perfectly beautiful.
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The surf beach is called Bancoora, near a tiny seaside twn, Breamlea, you’ll have to google maps ??
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Thank you Ivor, I’ll do that.
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A beautiful piece my friend. ☺
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Thanks Walt, it was a lovely day.
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A suitably wonderful description to follow the marvellous imagery of the title
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Well done Derrick, your the first to comment on my Title, which was a true description as stood in the surf ……
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🙂 It is so perfect
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Yes Derrick, I really liked my Title.
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You know how to take your readers to places just by reading your eloquent words 🙂
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Thanks Soiba, I’m glad you enjoyed my poem from the beach. I actually wrote it while sitting on the sand there with pencil and a little note-pad , and typed it up when I got home
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Oh that’s lovely! Makes me wanna go there 🙂
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I’m lucky here in Geelong, we’ve lots of beautiful beaches not far away. You would truly love them
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I could imagine the scene through your words and that lovely beach….
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Thank you Arlene, I actually wrote the poem while I was on the beach, so it was all happening before my eyes.
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I followed your google directions. Looks ideal Ivor.
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I’ll be there again in the morning, The weathers perfect !!
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Makes me feel like I’m there.
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Thanks Oglach, it was truly a gorgeous day, and going back in the morning, the weather is perfect.
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Took me to that beach. ☺👍
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Thanks Adnama, it truly was a perfect day for me ☺️
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So nice Ivor……You never fail to fill my heart
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Thanks Ortensia, if you were there today, you understand how easy it was to write about the picturesque beach 😊
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Biggest fan from now on!??Me❤
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Thanks for following my blog/website, muchly appreciated, hope you enjoy reading my humble writings and I’m from Geelong, Australia. Cheers. Ivor 🌏
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The warmth of your sun broke through the grey rain of here. Thank you Ivor!
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And another day on the beach today 😆 🏖️
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Oh so lucky you are! 🙂
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beautifully written, appreciation from India!
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Thank you for reading, and commenting, And also thanks for following my blog/website, muchly appreciated, I hope you enjoy reading my humble writings, and I’m from Geelong, Australia. Cheers. Ivor.
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My pleasure!
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Beautiful sentiments and gorgeous pictures, Ivor. Looks like a great place to just kick back.
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So mentally relaxing for the soul invigorating for the heart. 😊
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In my new book, I have a story about beaches. I think, I like your beach a lot more than the one I visited here in the states. Mine was noisy, extremely crowded, expensive, and I was constantly harassed by seagulls. The poem, and your thoughts were great. Was the beach like the poem. It doesn’t seem crowded, the surf looks gentle, I didn’t see a boardwalk with over-priced trinkets and food, and I don’t see a single, flying garbage disposal. You Aussies really know how to relax. I can picture you with a drink in your hand, and a smile on your face.
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Bancoora is one of area’s smaller beaches, just a stoney gravel carpark amongst the sand dune tea-tree, then a little over a sandy track to the beach, carrying my little Eski (like everyone else) containing, water bottle, apple & banana, and some christmas fruit cake (made by my sister) I take 2 towels, one to lay on and the other I drape over my little eski, as it’s quite hot. There’s nowhere to buy food or drinks, but that’s fine, everyone comes prepared, with beach shelters, umbrellas and picnic boxes, so there’s only sun, sand, surf and people.
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you took me to the beach and lifted me above the waves. i sensed a calm settle over you as you took in the view, the sounds and the feel of all the elements. such a spectacular view. i liked the contrast you felt with the sand, warm and dry at first then soft and wet, like it surprised you even though you knew how it felt in the past. like a new discovery of things locked away. sweet poem of a day at the beach carrying deeper meaning beneath.
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Thank you for such a lovely review of my poem, the serenity sincerity of your appraisal has touched me deeply.
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Sounds like a beautiful day in your life. I hope you have more of these soon. I hope you can check out my poetry, caelidotblog.wordpress.com/blog/
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Thank you for reading my poem, and yes ended up havind 3 days in a row on the beach. And been to view your fantastic site, and now a follower …
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Thank you so much!
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You have got some really wonderful images playing around in your poem Ivor. I literally could see every detail!
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Thank you Kayla, I wrote the poem while I was sitting there on the beach. It was a beautiful day. 😊
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A beautiful poem for a beautiful day
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I felt just a little warmer reading this (:
Love and miss the beach, though I’m in no rush for summer.
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Thank you, I’m happy that my day at the beach warmed your heart.
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I love the poem, reminds me of when I used to go to Florida in the summer 💭🌞
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Beautiful words and pics that describe our surf and sun so well … nice one Ivor!
Thanks for linking it!
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Always my pleasure dear Kate…xx
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