Beach Day

Memorized when about 3 1/2 years old.
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Beach Day
Beach Day
Waves roar,
Rush and soar!
Rolling, crashing
To the shore.
Sparkling spray,
Jeweled array,
Water-skiers
On their way.
Sandy knees,
Foaming seas,
Insects dancing
In the breeze.
Noon light
Shimmers bright
In the distance,
Hot and white.
Bat, ball, mitt--
It's a hit!
Leaping, running
Lickety-split!
Voices chatter,
Sand pails clatter.
Off to lunch
The children scatter.
High clouds flurry,
Sand crabs scurry-
Hungry swimmers
In a hurry!
Chicken legs,
Deviled eggs...
What a banquet!
Seagull begs.
Waves lapping,
Babies napping,
On the water
Sails are snapping.
Launch a boat,
Help Father float,
Build a castle
With a moat.
A freckled nose,
Sandy toes,
Ocean's salty
Sea breeze blows.
Time to pack
Picnic sack,
Bright beach towels
In a stack.
Late afternoon,
Supper soon.
Families march
Across the dune.
Sun-warmed skin,
Contented grin.
What a happy
Day it's been!