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Look Closely

I took the short path, as many do to get to the beach. Loving the beach with it's white sand, a great summertime place for all ages. I could not wait to see the lovely view, the early morning blue shimmering water. Look closely, the cool clear water is licking my feet. Is it saying, glad to see you back to play. The bright yellow sun is dancing on the water, as we splash and play along. The beach days always end too fast, dreams will do until we can come back again.

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Date: 5/29/2024 11:33:00 AM
I can only see a winner here Paula, you capture the essence of looking closely, by just sauntering along enjoying yourself and letting the day pass you by, and hit the reader with depth in your final line, top poem, cheers David! Captcha (AMY) mean anything to you?
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/30/2024 9:25:00 AM
Thank You for your note and for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed reading my "Look Closely" write. I enjoyed bringing it to life. It is great when a reader really enjoys a writer's work. Thanks... "Cheers" Have a Great Summer..................
Date: 5/22/2024 3:58:00 PM
Beautiful images, Paula--wonderfully dwelling in nature: --The bright yellow sun is dancing on the water, as we splash and play along---
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/25/2024 9:49:00 AM
Thank You for your note. Glad you found my "Look Closely" write to have Beautiful images. As a child I still remember, "The bright yellow sun is dancing on the water, as we splash and play along."  I wish I lived close to a beach... Have a Great Summer...................
Date: 5/22/2024 12:29:00 PM
Lovely Paula, I don’t live near a beach either, but your poem brings back lovely memories of the times I’ve been there… Have a nice day, Beryl
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/25/2024 9:46:00 AM
Thank You for your note. Glad you found my "Look Closely" write to be Lovely. I do love the fun summer at the beach. Really anytime of the year is great beach time. I wish I lived close to a beach... Have a Great Summer...................
Date: 5/22/2024 6:31:00 AM
I need a beech of my own where I don't get disturbed by children, adults, animals. Now, where is that beech. lol
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/22/2024 9:16:00 AM
Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed reading my "Look Closely" write. I love the beach but I do not live close to one. Sure wish I did. One all by myself sounds heavenly..... Have a Great Summer..................
Date: 5/21/2024 4:26:00 PM
Another cute read. I think you like fun and summer as much as I do
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/22/2024 9:15:00 AM
Thank You for your note. Glad you found my "Look Closely" write to be Another cute read. I do like the fun summer. I wish I lived close to a beach... Have a Great Summer...................
Date: 5/21/2024 9:23:00 AM
You seem to be a frequent visitor to the beach. Going to the beach is indeed great fun. If we look closely we can see many curious sights in water and also on the sea strand. A lovely composition. All the Best dear Paula... ! Have a great week ahead.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/22/2024 9:11:00 AM
Thank You for your note and for All the Best. Glad you found my "Look Closely" write to be a lovely composition. I love the beach but I do not live close to one. Sure wish I did. Have a Great Summer...................
Date: 5/20/2024 9:08:00 PM
'Dreams will do' really strikes me in the solar plexus at first, but then swiftly takes on an aspect of serendipity as the words implant themselves into my bedtime routine. Thanks for the pleasant dreams, Paula!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/22/2024 9:09:00 AM
Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed reading my "Look Closely" write. Also glad I gave you pleasant dreams. The beach will do that. Have a Great Summer..................
Date: 5/20/2024 5:56:00 PM
I enjoyed walking along the beach with you, Paula. Delightful imagery! Made me want to squish my toes in the sand! Have lovely evening, hugs, Sara
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/22/2024 9:07:00 AM
Thank You for your note. Glad you found my "Look Closely" write to be an enjoyable walk along the beach. I love the beach but I do not live close to one. Sure wish I did. Have a Great Summer...................
Date: 5/20/2024 5:42:00 PM
Hey Paula been a while since I've been to the beach. My white belly is proof. Cute
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/22/2024 9:05:00 AM
Thank You for your note. Glad you found my "Look Closely" write to be cute. I love the beach but I do not live close to one. Sure wish I did. I think it is called the ghost look. Hahaha!!! Have a Great Summer...................
Date: 5/20/2024 8:54:00 AM
nice poem.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/22/2024 9:02:00 AM
Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed reading my "Look Closely" write. Have a Great Summer...................
Date: 5/20/2024 8:46:00 AM
Look Closely~Date Written: 5/20/2024~Pick-A-Title, Vol 44-Poetry Contest-Sunday, June 16, 2024-Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh
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