Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Skirmish at Sunrise
They come because they must.
They gather at waters edge, vying for position.
They stand, they watch and wait; their bugle call, the cadence of the breakers.
The sun slowly, surely, lifts its face above the horizon.
The salty skirmish begins anew.
Written for Gargleblaster, in answer to the question: “Why do birds suddenly appear?”
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wholesome take, very good!
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Love “salty skirmish,” especially.
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Thank you.
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‘Salty skirmish’ is my favourite line. That and the sun peeking over the horizon. Such a poignant description 🙂
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Thank you.
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This is beautiful.I can visualize it.
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Thank you. I love the beach early in the morning, waiting for the sun to rise.
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Thank you for commenting and I’m glad you liked the photo. I’ve been waiting for the right moment to use it and this week’s prompt fit the bill.
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This was beautiful hoe you created the scene and how it goes along with the picture. Beautifully done.
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Love your description & the photo.
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Thank you.
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I don’t know how else to voice my thoughts besides to say this was “refreshing.” I enjoyed this!
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I’m glad that you did. A walk on the beach in the morning is always refreshing so your reaction is totally on target! Thank you.
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Oh.. beautifully done! I love, ‘Bugle call, the cadence of the breakers’… and the last line, the ‘salty skirmish’.. beautiful description! 🙂
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Thank you. I love watching the seagulls in the morning. Fascinating. Thanks for commenting.
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