Life flew south last winter
by Elouise
Life flew south last winter
Though I’m looking for its return
In vain I imagine it on
A southern beach somewhere
Soaking in rays of warmth
For this spring-starved season
Plus stories of birds and beasts
To lighten my waning energy
Sleeping day and night
Waking from a dream I search for
Resurrection of bones and sinews
With sight and sound and the mind
I used to have but find instead a
Stranger has taken up my space
Demanding attention as the radio
Drones on about life out there
Though I no longer visit
Or entertain at home
©Elouise Renich Fraser, 31 March 2018
Photo of Baltic Sea Club found at pixabay.com
Telling the Truth 
You mentioned recently your desire to have your own voice speak out. I think these last two poems are as strong an expression of that voice that I’ve read. They are beautiful – much like a fine wine that has aged well over many years. Keep writing them!
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Thank you yet again, Meg. I appreciate your encouragement, and will await the return of my muse! 😊
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Well done. I really enjoyed reading this.
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Thank you, Herminia!
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What are those things on the beach? They look odd and out of place, would never do at Manly.
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Good question! I think they’re ‘bath houses’ like but unlike similar structures on beaches I’ve seen elsewhere–including Jamaica! A little shade and/or privacy for changing clothes, space to lock up some belongings, or park your beach gear. I’m guessing this is a private beach on the Baltic. Hence the very neat and tidy little ‘houses.’ I’ve also seen shots of the same thing on beaches in Great Britain. When I lived in Savannah, we often drove out to Tybee Island Beach. White sand, no structures like these. Just clear, clean sand interrupted by the occasional jetty.
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Dear Elouise, You seem a little down at the moment. Here’s a lovely song to cheer you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZcoIAzJalg
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Oh my. What a beautiful song. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much, John.
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I have tried to send you sunshine but apparently there is a cloud sucking it all away. Sigh….I hope you’re doing well, playing catchup finally and sending warm healing Spring fling thoughts your way ❤
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