Never Again
blankets on the sand deck lay
void of personal possessions
except inexpensive chairs
under umbrellas - occupied two
or more - several chairs without
nary a one - at water's edge
are they stationed - feet in the
water splashing - slowly sinking,
boats with blue sails bounce
up and down on the swells,
nausea inside just watching them,
traversing parallel to the shore
south to north and back again
towards parachute passengers
just launching from a skiff
a windy afternoon begins as
quickly as it begins - one week ago,
tan bodies once were all white
others are still quite pale looking
this coastline belongs to no one
although some think differently,
some spent hours getting here
others only a few minutes east
this coastline attracts them all
sharing vacations together we do
never meeting this way again.
September 20, 2025
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