tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post1959058408680001806..comments2024-01-11T10:08:36.567-05:00Comments on Of Verse, Poesy & Odes : "Winter Beach"Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-43152900253612669582014-01-09T11:01:02.279-05:002014-01-09T11:01:02.279-05:00I so enjoyed this and the picture... there is some...I so enjoyed this and the picture... there is something magical for me cold weather and the sea... I rarely go to the beach in the summer but late fall and early spring when there are few people it is peaceful to walk the beach...revelationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184644795582553870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-31483938281468768412014-01-09T10:04:54.310-05:002014-01-09T10:04:54.310-05:00Well..i live close to the National Seashores..on t...Well..i live close to the National Seashores..on the gulf coast..in what i like to think IS the most beautiful beach in the world..along with the most lovely Sunsets ever...<br /><br />And these sunsets are the most gorgeous of all in the middle of the Winter...<br /><br />And well..i am hot natured so i love to go to the beach in the dead of winter..even if it is 30 degrees F..like it was here recently..<br /><br />But oh well..my wife gets cold in the middle of Summer..so i can only imagine..those sunsets..with her..and only enjoy them fully by myself...<br /><br />WELl..i could go on and on about my most favorite place the beach..so i'll leave now..with just a happy New Year too ya2...and smiles:) for brightening up my cloudy winter day...it's sunny in here....Katie Mia Frederickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01336627766755378406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-46974623841484248312014-01-08T20:59:51.298-05:002014-01-08T20:59:51.298-05:00a most swimmingly beautiful Beach swell that sings...a most swimmingly beautiful Beach swell that sings to my ears! Faithfully your friend ~Debbie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-74145256314988931782014-01-08T20:09:56.503-05:002014-01-08T20:09:56.503-05:00This poem makes me want to leave for the beach rig...This poem makes me want to leave for the beach right now. Lovely, lovely, lovely.Debi Swimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255928985823418669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-89385614744489908792014-01-08T17:09:41.847-05:002014-01-08T17:09:41.847-05:00I love the beach in winter… even when it is cold. ...I love the beach in winter… even when it is cold. When we were kids we used to go down to OC, MD and play on the dunes (that were not protected) all bundled up… so exhilarating… happy memories.<br /><br />Your poem and photos are beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us:-)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-54208249032237802342014-01-08T14:43:19.677-05:002014-01-08T14:43:19.677-05:00Hanging out the beach is such a relaxing activity....Hanging out the beach is such a relaxing activity. I'm glad you found time to enjoy this, and then got inspired to write about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-40043812640999068602014-01-08T14:32:04.016-05:002014-01-08T14:32:04.016-05:00I grew up on the winter sea - even in summer. to p...I grew up on the winter sea - even in summer. to paraphrase Mark Twain, the coldest winter I ever experienced was summer in Monterey. well-caught, Margaret, and happy new year ~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-54497572647670554312014-01-08T13:54:09.614-05:002014-01-08T13:54:09.614-05:00I so miss the sea and your words took me there. T...I so miss the sea and your words took me there. There is definitely something cleansing about being near the ocean at this time of year.Kathryn Dychehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175563748388497142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-4744276910498724262014-01-08T13:00:12.506-05:002014-01-08T13:00:12.506-05:00I like the gifts from the sea ~ Beautiful picture...I like the gifts from the sea ~ Beautiful pictures and thanks for sharing your winter walk in the beach with us ~ Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-2567172037600934282014-01-08T12:47:40.874-05:002014-01-08T12:47:40.874-05:00I've never been to a beach in the winter! You...I've never been to a beach in the winter! Your descriptions put me there. Thanks for the trip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-41665995395143765822014-01-08T10:23:22.858-05:002014-01-08T10:23:22.858-05:00You've brought to life a scene at the beach in...You've brought to life a scene at the beach in my favorite season. As I sit in my desert home, I close my eyes and feel the breeze, hear the surf. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460881702249079009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-84366718885620528972014-01-08T10:23:20.683-05:002014-01-08T10:23:20.683-05:00You've brought to life a scene at the beach in...You've brought to life a scene at the beach in my favorite season. As I sit in my desert home, I close my eyes and feel the breeze, hear the surf. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460881702249079009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-86300685010387031452014-01-07T22:40:31.180-05:002014-01-07T22:40:31.180-05:00The beach in winter has a different feel but, the ...The beach in winter has a different feel but, the allure is still there<br />as the waves sing at a different tempo.Truedessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079953417572207613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-39727111596692407172014-01-07T21:52:34.847-05:002014-01-07T21:52:34.847-05:00kind of like the difference between
chocolate chi...kind of like the difference between<br /> chocolate chip mint ice cream<br /> and rainbow sherbet:<br /> one caters to the sweet tooth,<br /> the other cleanses the palate.<br /><br />love your chip and sherbet seasons...experiences that make up our life...bkmsigned...bkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558304976280070986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-32967411171477203542014-01-07T21:36:57.376-05:002014-01-07T21:36:57.376-05:00something about a stone smoothed by waves and time...something about a stone smoothed by waves and time - as somehow our imperfections might be made right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-66618391549061200342014-01-07T21:22:33.309-05:002014-01-07T21:22:33.309-05:00Thanks for sharing..cleansing, indeed! I live clo...Thanks for sharing..cleansing, indeed! I live close to the Puget Sound and even though it's not exactly the Pacific Ocean, it flows right to it and it's little beaches are special...especially in the winter as you so well describe..Kathy Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326495504453579091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-78164942811647031222014-01-07T20:52:43.511-05:002014-01-07T20:52:43.511-05:00This is a lovely winter write. And your closing l...This is a lovely winter write. And your closing lines are truely wonderful.Other Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189646933597252108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-24182896111280998612014-01-07T20:32:15.268-05:002014-01-07T20:32:15.268-05:00What a wonderful write. My favorite lines:
"...What a wonderful write. My favorite lines: <br />"glance upwards as pelicans<br />glide single file against the soothing sky,<br />become our evening prayer." BeautifulDandKbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793990918526369852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-18638042511833448982014-01-07T20:08:11.058-05:002014-01-07T20:08:11.058-05:00Very nice share of a scene. Loved all the imagery ...Very nice share of a scene. Loved all the imagery in this. :-)Kate Solohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703901149715024366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-78029445516702832172014-01-07T19:42:20.638-05:002014-01-07T19:42:20.638-05:00This has beautiful imagery and a sweet musicality....This has beautiful imagery and a sweet musicality. Really, really nice! I want to be there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-69903543084911014862014-01-07T19:30:13.959-05:002014-01-07T19:30:13.959-05:00This is beautiful! I am reminded that life is a pr...This is beautiful! I am reminded that life is a prayer when noticed and offeredAudrey Howitt aka Divaloungerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06854425983822589062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-57796407453698113812014-01-07T18:26:55.788-05:002014-01-07T18:26:55.788-05:00Beautiful images in both photos and words. Love t...Beautiful images in both photos and words. Love the feeling. Thanks for sharing.Jay Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830992929553975647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-48445036516854465942014-01-07T18:25:00.038-05:002014-01-07T18:25:00.038-05:00Your poem makes me so homesick for the beach in Ma...Your poem makes me so homesick for the beach in Maine. I particularly like the way you close the poem...days like that call out for the evening prayer.Ron Shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906697750712674256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-29916259447638470852014-01-07T18:07:43.619-05:002014-01-07T18:07:43.619-05:00Here in WA state, it is always best to visit the P...Here in WA state, it is always best to visit the Pacific beach in winter; so few people, better driftwood & Japanese artifacts; your poem was coldly delicious; could smell the kelp, see the shells & bird feathers. Glenn Buttkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680725814199700692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-72686507690518047062014-01-07T17:55:58.463-05:002014-01-07T17:55:58.463-05:00I love the feel of a winter beach... it's real...I love the feel of a winter beach... it's really like a whole new destination... esp bundled up with a lover... smilesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03359959975341890512noreply@blogger.com