NATURE'S BAIT.

Empty coastal bay, seems lost in time
Sand undisturbed, no footprint sign
Of those who've wandered, by the sea
Amongst seashells-seaweed, scattered free

Rolling ocean, stretching wide and blue
Sparkling sunshine, shines as crystals do
Highlighted by sun, upon the water vast
Where visitors stand, eyes ocean caste

Swimmers are rare, as are children who play
Rips in the tide, can make swimmers pay
The price of the ocean, as seafarers know
Alluring trap of beauty, constant waves flow

Waves reach the beach, with a hiss or a roar
Broken by out-rocks, at the edge of the shore
Secluded and private, sheltered from breeze
On a hot summer day, ocean will tease

To swim in such splendour, gentle-sleek
Hiding its dangers, adventurous will seek
To stroll even picnic, sunbathe or paddle
Or on horse back riders, mounted on saddles.

Though everyone who visits, sense temptation
Gentle welcoming ocean, sends open invitation
No lifeguards or flags, warn of danger that waits
Just a single displayed lifebelt, to crush nature's bait
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Posted: Jan 2019
About this poem:
we have a few of the bays on the west coast of NZ......lethal but inviting to the visitor....

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Happychatty1
I really enjoyed this poem niah9, thanks for sharing it
I love the Oceon, whatever the time of year and when the winter months are with us and it seems undisturbed untouched it can a peaceful blessing , at such times I can gather my inner most thoughts and feelings and reflect on life and current situations etc etc
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BerrySmoothie
Perfectly described niah.....enjoyed reading your poem..... lovely thumbs up
Our west coast beaches are indeed wild, and yet strangely alluring, for its sheer ruggedness. wave
niah9
yes Happychatty….the ocean is so special...….and I am so glad you enjoyed my poem....Kathydancing bouquet
niah9
Berry Smoothie...…..Oh yes, I understand where I mean......thanks for reading and leaving a comment......Kathywave
yaspark
Thank you for the poem, serenity of the beach and the ocean so vivid. Nice break from the wintery scene we have here on the East Coast in the US.
niah9
yaspark….thank you for reading and posting a comment, appreciated. If all goes to plan, I will be there on the east coast of America later this year......Kathy dancing wave
yaspark
You're welcome to come visit us!
Yanina
niah9
thank you Yanina…….hope I spelt that correctly.....Kathywave
EXRED
Loved your poem, I could almost see and smell the sea.thumbs up
niah9
EXRED....thanks for the comment, appreciated as always...….Kathyteddybear
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