Two unbroken scallop shells
Laughter erupting and a cold wash splashing as we launch the yellow kayak into an oncoming wave
Sea grass flowing with the current, locks of tangled hair waving beneath the surface
Churning whirlpools as the ocean crests over submerged boulders
Unending giggles as water from the upturned kayak pours into an open car window
And later:
My first osprey, folding black wings, tucking his head and plummeting toward gray water
A slick-headed seal, poking up in the middle of Casco Bay
Two white Adirondack chairs overlooking tumbling shale on a rise at Great Diamond Island
Teal wake churning behind as we powered past Peaks Island, Long Island, Cliff Island, Little Diamond
The red roof and crashing surf; Portland Head Light viewed from the sea
A screened porch, lobster and drawn butter; fresh corn, our family—our friends
Twenty-four hours in Maine and perfection
Portland Head Light, Photo Credit: ARS 8/21/10 (Thanks Ali)
9 comments:
What a lovely picture you describe! I haven't been to Maine in years, but I so want to go back right now!
Where in Maine?
Oh, you sure know how to make this writer jealous of another writer's location :) Sounds wonderful!
Oh that is wonderful! The unbroken scallop shells...what a sweet treasure. Thank you for sharing!
just what I needed to read! Thank you for being the poet you are.
Jan Morrison
Reading this just makes your heart rate slow down. What a lovely recap of 24 hours.
makes me wanna go there,,,
I love pics of light houses. Too bad they are of a bygone era. And its so cool to see a bird like an osprey diving for its food. I never tire of watching birds of prey in action. Have a great week.
Stephen Tremp
It feels like I am right there.
Just beautiful. :)
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