1
180-degree
sweep of ocean
seen from a cliff
great slow curve
of our planet
eight vessels
are barely
specks on this expanse
two seals so close
Rachel observes their features
“here I am”
the great breaking surf
2
toddler tracks
bird tracks
out for the show
car tires
looping over bicycle
beside shoe
gull, dog, and mouse
imprints in sand
leaving the parking lot
everybody’s
been to the beach
parasailing / surfing
weekend
3
Juan skirts New England
slams New Brunswick as a tropical storm
a danger of frost on Thursday
or we may be spared
by our proximity to the sea
4
moonlight
couples
entwined
on sand
man, we’re getting older, America
still ill-at-ease in this dwelling
Poem copyright 2016 by Jnana Hodson
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