Hello, beautiful readers! This week on dVerse's Poetics, Melissa Lemay is taking us to a day "At the Beach With Picasso." Melissa shared three art pieces by Pablo Picasso that focus on the beach and encouraged us to write about a day at the beach. I didn't connect with any of the three paintings she shared, but I did find another Picasso painting that I liked, so I used that one instead. I chose to write a haibun, which is a paragraph of prose and a haiku.
I feel deeply connected to the beach. I don't know if it's because I'm a Pisces or an empath, but being at the beach resets my soul. I am blessed to live near a beach and try to visit it every weekend, weather permitting. My friends and I take our umbrellas and create a little camp. I dig my feet in the sand, grounding and letting the earth pull all the toxic energy from my body. I swim to the buoy and back when the waters are calm enough. I walk past thirteen lifeguard stands until I reach the jetty and then back again, soaking in the sun and watching other families enjoying their day. I listen to the seagulls begging for food, waves lapping upon the shore, and friends laughing at stories shared. My friends and I share wine and treats at "tea time." And after a full day of pure relaxation and joy, we pack up our belongings and head home, already looking forward to the next weekend when we get to enjoy it all over again.
soothing, rhythmic waves
ocean breeze rejuvenates
my sanctuary
Would you like to write a poem about a day at the beach? Join us here.
This is a lovely haibun ... a Pisces or an empath ... one thing certain, you are a poet.
ReplyDeleteAw, that is so kind of you, Helen! Thank you for your sweet words! :-)
DeleteThis was like a mini vacation for me! Nothing like a day at the beach.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Denise! Thanks for stopping by. :-)
DeleteThis is beautiful, Yvette, and the beach has the same affect on me. And the mountains. :) Lovely writing!
ReplyDeleteLauren 💞
Thank you, Lauren! I appreciate your visit! :-)
DeleteWhat a fabulous way to reset your energy and connect with Mother Earth, Yvette. Love the haibun!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jan! I appreciate you visiting. :-)
DeleteSo enjoyed your Haibun Yvette, all that joy, de-stressing and and tactile experience.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Paul! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteThis sounds like an amazing day!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melissa! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)
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