There's a place that I know of,
Where my nostalgia goes for smiles.
A place I miss dearly,
Golden sand stretched for miles.
Sunset beauties and soothing winds
Where my childhood lived in full.
Dripping snow-cones & sticky fingers
Where my heart is always pulled.
I'd lay forever upon warmed sands,
Watch the sun go east to west.
The burning light would finally lay
Upon the ocean for its rest.
The crashing sound of Titan's waves,
Forever echoes inside my heart.
Though in distance we stand apart
The loving memories shall not depart.
In the night, our secret visits,
Where I'd whisper all my dreams
And blow them upon your winds
Where you'd lay them in moonlight beams.
Up on the cliff, above your body,
I'd watch you from afar;
Take deep breaths and close my eyes
As the man played his guitar.
In my mind I'm on your beach
And press my toes deep in wet sands
And feel the splash of each wave
For this beach is my sacred land.
Author notes
Moonlight Beach (Encinitas, CA), where I spent most of my childhood and adolescence.
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Forever echos inside my heart.
- this line stopped me in my tracks, there is an e missing.
ah the ocean, i wish i lived near it but i do not, i am high in the clouds instead.
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lol, thanks for pointing that out!!
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very beautiful...
sounds like a wonderful spot to have grown up. I love the ocean...it is so breathe taking every time you gaze at it: everyday or only once in your life. I have been to CA (different parts) and it is pristine...much better a place than the dirty city life that I live on the opposite side of the map (Atlanta GA). Hold on to your memories, may they motivate you to get what it is you truly want one day.
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you! ..... you're good
and yes been to the beaces in Encinitas they are beautiful.. much more than that pictures injustice...
dang i'm so glad i had time to sit and read a bit ... been awhile and i had forgotten how masterfuly you cary me with your imagery... i think i'll go to the beach tomorrow now and get me a nice sticky cup of dippin dots
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I really loved this..
It gives me a little inspiration to write some more love oriented poetry..
Ri, you did fantastic with this one..
Jeffro
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beautiful imagery and the vocabulary is stunning. It occurs to me that I don't read you enough. I hope to do better in the future. I too love to watch sunsets at the beach.
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Amazing!
Such beauty is hard to capture in words, and feelings of such high bliss.. But you have weaved another wonderful piece of poetry from memory. I think lately you're remembering much more wonderful times in your past. Thanks for sharing you once again. I can recal by lake erie where I live, my cousin and I on a rocking swing, and how refreshing it was to look out and gaze upon such beauty. Again, lovely sweet friend.
-Timothy
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thanks sweet pup!
you earned your right on the bed. no scratching at fleas though! 
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I really like your style, it's down to earth and really comes alive in readers minds eye. You got an excellent pen.
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This is just a journey to serenity and beauty! I love the way you allowed me visit this place and see and feel and hear all you have stored in your mind and heart. What a treasured place and treasured memories...
Az
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This is a lovely poem and it is well written, what a gem to read, thanks for sharing your talent.
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thanks!
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All I can say is WOW! This is like my childhood. I love the way you've worded this. It's beautiful. My favorite part is: "Watch the sun from east to west; till the burning light would finally lay upon the ocean, its head for rest." Shancy.
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thanks!
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words and artwork make a beautiful scene and memories of happiness in such a place might be precious indeed, a place to grow up and remember...but never really leave...wonderful...PK
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BreathTaking!
My dear you have written a majestic masterpiece.
The images are as brilliant as the moonbeams
you speak of. I love the romantic flavor in
this piece. Asthough you were dreaming of
someone while writing this exquisite poem.
You are extremely talented and you tell a
story so well. Even without the magnificent
picture you used in this piece. this would
be brilliant. Great great job!
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AWESOMELY PENNED!
Beauuutiful cascade of words which flow ever so gracefully and into the readers heart!...Just so lovely!...much enjoyed!...takes be back to my childhood memories near the shore..smiles...tk u for sharing...PS
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Everyone is crying.......and all choked up.....
the fairy kingdom is making plans to stay up all night,
and send to you..bushels of sand and moonlight!
oh..for heavens sake...now...they are asking for the
dimensions of your bedroom!
(better close the window tonight)
we all loved and enjoyed your poem, a couple are walllpapering their rooms with it!
Lovely, and well written, you feasted our hearts!
Roses and Sweet Pea's we throw at your feet!
love,
your devoted Fairy kingdom!
BRAVO! BRAVO! feast to the soul!
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*hands mini fairy tissues* i'll take the moonlight, but maybe they can leave the sand OUTSIDE!??
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Aweeeeee so pretty!!
Love the imagery ♥
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wish i could tak you there!!! i miss it!!
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Awe! Me, too >.<
I've never been to a beach.
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