On The Coast
Monday 10 March
Waves crash up the beach,
Kids dash out of reach, waves and
Kids drift back. Repeat.
Tuesday 11 March
Gulls cry high notes to
Steady chugs from fishing boats
As a seal drifts by.
Wednesday 12 March
Wild sea, harbour wall,
One huge wave soars high and falls
Crashing to concrete.
Thursday 13 March
Herons play statues
For hours and stare. They’re still there.
Digesting it all.
Friday 14 March
Wires pinging, singing
Shrill notes from tied up boats in
Windswept marinas.