Do you remember how we anticipated the summer's arrival,
and all the visions we had of the sweltering hot sun,
how we would frolic and play in the ocean's white foam,
spending the days making memories just having lots of fun?
It was the time of the year we could both be carefree,
we would try to forget about all our worries and our woes,
remember how all our troubles seemed so distant and far away,
do you recall the wet sand sinking around all of our toes?
Do you think about rubbing each other with sun tan lotion,
and how we turned our snow white skin into a golden tan,
remember how we would ride the coaster at least ten times a day,
then eat hot chili dogs for lunch at the hot dog stand?
Remember how we would sat and dangled our feet off the pier,
and how the fish would keep biting on our hooks all day,
do you ever think about how we watched the evening sunsets,
and the beauty of the shadows being cast across the bay?
My mind can still recall the moonlight walks on the beaches,
do you remember how they refreshed our minds to enjoy another day,
we would spend our summers in total pleasure and relaxation,
do you still remember our summers at our bungalow by they bay?
Do you remember watching the fireworks drift slowly into the ocean,
and how they would glisten as each new wave kept rolling in,
remember sitting arm in arm on the beach blanket and kissing,
feeling really romantic sipping our drinks of tonic and gin.
Do you ever recall our precious memories of our summer fun,
and how sad we both were when our wonderful summer was through,
will you remember when the cold winter snow starts falling again,
and will your heart be warmed by summer memories of me and you?
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Seaside Heights and Wildwood fun
Memories of so many summers at the New Jersey shore.
Written August 1st, 2004
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This is a story. A lot of good, strong images in here. I felt like I was actually reading this as a book. Amazing job with this one.
Gabby -
WOW
This is a great..story almost! I LOVED IT! Thanks for sharing
Mylee -
Sandygram, you make me smile! I grew up in Marlboro, and spent a lot of time in the same places, especially Asbury Park and Sandy Hook. I even took a Marine biology course at the research station at the very point of the 'Hook'. I had family in Edison and would often go to Tom's River to shop.
~laughing~
Glad to find a 'homegirl' here...
You'll find yourself on MY favorites list, as well!
Take care,
Serenem -
Thank you so much for thw lovely comment. I enter contest to meet other poets such as yourself that I may not meet otherwise. I see you're a Jersey girl too. I lived in Edison growing up for 20 years and then Toms River for 10 years while married. I moved to Tamaqua Pa in 1975. I wrote this poem about all my summers at the Jersey shore in Seaside Heights and Asbury Park. Well take care and thanks, I'll put you on my favorite list.
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Lovely, touching
Sandygram,
This is a beautiful poem, full of wistfulness and nostalgia-- which made it very heart touching and sweet. I really admire this poem very much.
Congratulations on your win in this contest; it is VERY well deserved!
I'm going to search out more of your work, based on the talent displayed in this poem!
Regards,
Serenem -
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this was a good poem. I relaly liked the questioning thing. I think maybe you chose this poem after reading my poem stream? maybe not. Same style thing. anyway it was nice.
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This is great! I especially liked the last stanza. I always remember summer ( even if I don't get a tan, just a burn
).. Thans for the entry and good luck
pinkwhite xxx -
Good luck in the contest- this was a really romantic description of summer which I liked a lot Thanks for commenting on my story
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