Nights at the Beach

Summer nights out at the beach
A tranquil wind blows in
The scorching sands, that seared with heat
Now cool against the skin
Bonfires glare in crimson red
Projecting smiles on faces
As music blares, up through the air
Inducing warm embraces
The moon, so brightly glimmers down
Upon the livened waves
The stars, so sharply dart around
Across the night, they blaze
I hint the smell of barbeque
Beleaguering my nose
It twitches, with a slight askew
Enchanted...I suppose
Ladies versus gentlemen
Engage in volleyball
The ladies often dominate
The gentlemen..they sprawl
Sprightly conversations roam
Beneath, thatch canopies
People wading in the foam
Relaxing through the breeze
Lovebirds, in their love pursuit
Race far across the sands
Steadfastly after their recruit
With footprints, where they panned
Concerts often happen here
And fill the nights with mirth
With voices in their merriment
Ascending from the earth
These days, I spend my evenings here
Out in the open space
I doubt you'd find a greater spot
Or find a better place
Nothing could compare unto
The beach, on summer nights
There's so much mischief, here to do
Beneath the moon, so bright

I enjoyed reading this, Bryce

Wish I could be there, too. Thanks for such a summery read - I can feel the heat and the fun!

joyce

Glad you enjoyed it

There's really no place better to be on a summer's night^_^ I'm glad you enjoyed it Joyce, have a great summer~~B.E.Coast

Evening Bryce

I enjoyed the reading of this piece Bryce. It kinda reminded me of my youth (oh so long ago). I have a couple of bones to pick with you on this one though, not major bones but bones nonetheless.

In lines 23 & 24 your use of the word amidst in such close proximity is generally considered a no no.

In lines 35 & 36 same thing applies with your use of the word better in such close proximity.

Ok, I'm done with the bone picking.

Nice piece,

Pete

Thanks 4 the heads-up Pete

Now I've adjusted those four lines now, i'm glad you caught those bloopers..thanks buddy~~B.E.Coast^_^

No Problem

Bryce,

Always willing to lend a helping hand to my peers otherwise this site doesn't live up to its reason for being here.

Pete

Outstanding

Ronald J. Edwards
Trinity Ink
http://trinityinkexperiencestrengthandhope.blogspot.com

the flow, rhythm and rhyme is excellent. plus you speak of the place I love to while away the hours .... thanks for the write

ron

Thanks Ron...

very much for stopping in and commenting~~B.E.Coast

very visual,your poem,sounds

very visual,your poem,sounds so much fun

great poem Bryce

a great poem very descriptive I felt I was there feeling the heat and having fun thanks for the read hugs from Willow

Thanks Mimi & Willow

Your comments are always welcomed here, hope you guys stay cool this summer~sss~B.E.Coast

Ahh

It was refreshing. I feel like I'm there. I go to Long Island every summer, and it feels like this.

eww ^ _ ^ ahh

thanks 4 commenting... yes, I hear it's very nice down there~~B.E.Coast

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