Belated Writing Prompt Wednesday: "Tides", a poem.

Written 8.8.13.  Inspired by my recent trip to the east coast, during which I spent many days on various beaches (and one day on a whale watch), and loved every second.

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I stand atop a granite peak
the ocean at my feet
white sails on the horizon
white wings across the sky
with sun on my skin
I watch the tide as it comes in
with wind and salt in my hair
I watch the tide as it goes out.

I stand at the prow of a ship
cleaving through the sea
white plumes of whale breath on the horizon
white clouds across the sky
with sun on my skin
I watch the tide as it comes in
with wind and salt in my hair
I watch the tide as it goes out.

I stand atop a beach of shifting sand
the frothing surf at my feet
white lighthouse on the horizon
white stars across the sky
with moonlight on my skin
I watch the tide as it comes in
with wind and salt in my hair
I watch the tide as it goes out.

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