Bone Beach

Waves crash against the ribcage of shore Where unburied bones play on the beach The dead swim in shallow pools beneath Lost Souls never finding their exit door The living are not welcome to come here Sometimes they are seen staring from afar Too many have tried then have disappeared And death is always what the living fears From the cliff above the bones are seen Dancing in the sand, splashing in the sea Is it a dream or nightmare in unreality Unexplainable to the living, what does it mean It means that so much we humans don't know And even less in which what to believe Belief is only a product given forcibly Forced to reap what someone else really sow's This place of bones called Skeleton Bay An unexplainable retreat for the dead A phenomenon unstudied this haunted beach A place where only the dead meet and play Written for contest "Bone Beach" 0/25/2024 Hosted by: Anthony Biianco **WON 1ST PLACE IN CONTEST**

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Karen Croft

Date: 11/24/2024 3:47:00 AM

Congratulations!

Brian Davey
Date: 11/24/2024 2:00:00 PM

Thankyou so much Karen

John Lawless

Date: 11/24/2024 3:40:00 AM

it seems you've opened Davey Jones's locker and let all out to play in this very intriguing take on the contest theme. Well done.

Brian Davey
Date: 11/24/2024 2:00:00 PM

Thanks John and I grew up right next to a establishment Called just that in Newport Beach! I appreciate you

Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/23/2024 1:37:00 PM

Hi Brian, your poem creates a ghostly theater of life and death - a vivid drama macabre with vibrant images and wonderful story telling. Love the reference to "Skeleton Bay. Very creative. Congratulations on your trophy win! Blessings to you. Glad your muse came out of hiding!

Brian Davey
Date: 11/23/2024 1:44:00 PM

Thank you for your comments and reading I enjoyed the theme of this contest and am happy to see it so well received! I appreciate you

Tom Woody

Date: 11/23/2024 6:09:00 AM

Quite dramatic and eerie. Congrats on win. Not sure we've bumped into each other yet but 'ello 'ello

Brian Davey
Date: 11/23/2024 8:56:00 AM

Thank you Tom and yes I did place in your contest so this qualifies as a little roll I think! I have not been that active the last few years but my must decided to come back so I am writing more again these days

Tom Woody
Date: 11/23/2024 6:10:00 AM

Oh yeah, duh, you placed in Starman. Hey, you're on a roll

Karen Jones

Date: 11/23/2024 4:47:00 AM

Congratulations on your top win Brian!

Brian Davey
Date: 11/23/2024 8:53:00 AM

Thank you Karen I appreciate you

Anthony Biaanco

Date: 11/23/2024 4:10:00 AM

Brilliant piece Brian from beginning to end Best wishes Anthony

Brian Davey
Date: 11/23/2024 8:53:00 AM

Thank you I am so excited and I am glad everyone seemed to have enjoyed it, great contest, thank you again

Ink Empress

Date: 10/26/2024 2:49:00 AM

Dear Brian, this is too perfect, surreal how well youv written this with some exquisite lines and descriptive language that goes so well with the theme of the prompt! I love so many lines and from the very start i was in awe! Especially lov “Skeleton Bay! “ Lost Souls never finding their exit door” “ Is it a dream or nightmare in unreality Unexplainable to the living, what does it mean” the depth! Ineffable! Pleasure reading! Best wishes. Sending you light always!

Brian Davey
Date: 10/27/2024 8:39:00 PM

Thank you so much for your positive input it means a lot coming from such a great writer as yourself! I appreciate you

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 10/25/2024 10:54:00 AM

Hello Brian, I think I would like to go to your bone beach and play with the dead. Just not yet! LOL! You masterfully intertwine life, death, and existential reflection artistically. Good Luck in the Contest. Autumn Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Brian Davey
Date: 10/25/2024 5:14:00 PM

Thank you for taking the time to read my poems I appreciate you and your positive comments! It would be nice if all of our ghostly friends had someplace to meet up after we die to have a little fun!