A Painting & A Poem: Kate At The Beach

In honor of my mini getaway to Florida with my sister Kate, I thought I’d repost a watercolor painting I did of her at the beach several Summers ago.  We always have the best time together, but especially when we’re at the beach!

At dawn, bare footed, viewing as far as eyes can reach, 
the water’s edge advances and recedes along the beach. 

Before me I see a carpet of half-buried shells of sea-creatures,
tide washed and rippled in sodden sand along the beach. 

I move, exploring, sodden sand oozing between my toes, 
beyond me the wavelets breaking on the sand along the beach. 

Behind me, my wandering trail is blurred and indistinct, 
as the water’s edge advances and recedes along the beach. 

At mid-day, on the soft dry sand behind the water’s edge, 
undressed worshippers lie in the sun that beats down along the beach. 

At night, the moon’s reflection at the water’s edge 
resembles sea serpents playing in the wavelets along the beach. 

Kate At The Beach by Pamela Copeman, watercolor

I am preparing for re-entry after Em & Nick’s wedding and hope to share some exciting details very soon!

xo,

Pamela

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