For someone who has lived most of their life living up close and personal to the sea, there must be some sort of appreciation at the very sound of the waves, lapping the shore with their rhythmic tranquility. It has been said that even the color of the blue seas brings with it a sense of calmness and peace. I refuse to even try to deny the beauty and sense of peace that lay upon my soul.
Walk this way! Oh, there goes that song again! But ignore Steven Tyler and follow me. On any given harbor, you are sure to find a couple of sailing clubs or boating/yacht clubs. I have found that for the right individual, it fosters feelings of cooperation along with fellowship. You can't deny the lessons learned, the friendships made and the coordination leveled up. I already left the boat, walking along the docks to land. The sun is shining today, the weather perfect for this time of year. A tad warm, but blown away by the sea breeze. Of course, in the winter we whine about the same exact thing when the sea breeze blows the icy wind towards us. But, that is a worry for tomorrow. Just look at the view you get today!
I want to thank @Tattoodjay for hosting the #WednesdayWalk challenge! It is a challenge that allows you to share what you see as you walk through your day. Show me where you walked today, I want to see what you got to see and hear what you have to say. If you want to do the challenge, drop him a link on his #WednesdayWalk post so he can try to visit yours! Whatever your day looks like, it is worth a walk-through. Just remember! You can't always have sunshine and rainbows, but, you can always have a #WednesdayWalk!
Put your feet up and watch your boat/ship/yacht or dingy come in. It matters not what it is, as long as your boat can float, yes? It is early and I get my coffee with a splash of half and half, it makes it creamy and always makes me want just a little bit more. I am the only one there, so I wander back down to the pier and look for my friends. I reconsider that and think first things first. I lift my face to the sun and drink it all in. Then I look for them.
I look at the sun shining on the water and also the shade that is covering the different parts of it. Some of the structures, like commercial piers and docks, tend to cast shadows over marine habitats. Every action can have unintended consequences when we are talking about nature. I used the black and white shot because I wanted to see the impact the docks and buildings have on the water. As you can see, it has a bit of a shadow now and more will come later with the shifting of the sun. Shadowing has an effect on underwater life.
Smaller fun boats to pass the time, fishing, sailing and just spending time on the water. I fish off a pier sometimes, but, I go on the boat more frequently than not. You can go from here to there in your fishing vessel at a much faster pace, covering more area. I spent hours walking up and down the docks looking over the different boats.
I have to admit, I didn't see many seagulls today, which surprised me. Don't we always see them if we are within 20 miles, sometimes 50 miles of the sea? I do! But, I did get to walk 1.5 miles right around the harbor. Surprised me! There is that word again! It is a surprise Denise day. I had no intention of spending that much time there and had intended to wander up into the town for a few minutes. Next time. There is always a next time.
I walk over to the other end of the pier to give you a broader look at the docks. All different sizes of water toys are here, from the smallest fishing vessels to the very nicely appointed yachts to take you far and away from real life for a moment or three. But, so you know, it isn't real, it is just an illusion for a bit. I show it off in black in white to keep me and you centered in reality.
All I have are my words, armed in my mind, written in pen, stand by stand. Oh, yes. Still by hand. It has a different feel. Altered not by keys, backspace, and delete, I write, erase, tear it to pieces and start all over again. And again.
It’s my way. I walk out to the deep end of the page and dive right in.
I wave bon voyage and I am off again, but before I go, I just want to thank @tattoodjay for his #WedensdayWalk. Later than planned, but, I got one in. It happens sometimes. I leave you with an armful of lilies, one of my favorite flowers. #alwaysaflower to color my day. And just like that, this post is over! Come back tomorrow and we'll do it again!
Our Flag
She waves for my attention,
So free upon the breeze.
The sun reflects her stars and stripes,
As proud as she can be.
She tells a tale of people lost,
Who came to find their way
And carried on through every loss,
To bring us here today.
She reminds me of the brave who fought
To keep our country strong
And shouts at me of victories
To right egregious wrongs.
She whispers to our children
Of all this country has to give
And begs that they stand up for her
And give thanks for how they live.
She cries to me of apathy,
Of prejudice and hate,
Of disrespect for what she stands,
And a Constitution we forsake.
She demands that I acknowledge her
And what she means to me
And dares me to imagine life
If she should cease to be.
And still in Glory she unfurls
And gives me hope again
For a people reunited,
And a country on the mend.
So each time I see her wave at me,
I'll stop and gaze above
And take a moment to respect
This country that I love.
~ Patricia A. Fleming
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