Aging & Attitude
The sound, faint in the distance, gathers intensity, as I walk closer. I take my shoes off, and listen to the crescendo, an orchestra’s percussion section; a drum roll of rapidly boiling water rising above a pot edge with white peaks cascading down the side. I inhale the salty sea air and watch cotton ball clouds hug the horizon as I walk.
The waves have an agenda, moving in shifts, and as the percussion section works its wonder toward the shore, the horns step in, and trumpets whip the water into peaks of sweet cream. Violins and harps join the frolic near the shoreline and linger as the residue changes to beer foam.
I pickup my pace, let the water tickle my toes and remove my hat because the sun is hiding behind a group of clouds. The waves roll back and reveal a pink coquina rock naturally shaped like an alligator, with a twisted tail, protruding neck, and eyes bulged for a better view. The rock earns a lingered look.
Today the sand is speckled with small sea shells scattered above the high tide line like bathers on a popular beach.
The birds do their rapid two-step to imagined music in the air.
A single crane maintains an elegant stance, ready to do a ballerina dance as I leave the beach wishing I had a camera and reduced to words.
…. Just Saying
claudiajustsaying 
A plethera of descriptions — love the metaphors! Your writing makes me smile with delight at the images you create.
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Pat, Such praise, thank you, a plethera might be the topic for a blog.
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Fun read. Thanks, Claudia.
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Deb, Thanks for saying so, Claudia
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I love this. I was transported to that moment and could feel the breeze and taste the salty sea air. Thanks,m
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Susan, Happy you enjoyed the walk with me, thanks for compliment.
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Your verbal picture was super…..I feel the beauty of the beach and the solitude we all can use from time to time. You put in words what we feel when we are in awe of nature and who made it all. Thanks for sharing that now…..
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Mary,
Your are very kind, it was my hoping to share the experience, thank you.
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Love this post! I was right there with you. Thanks for sharing this moment with us.
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Hi Claudia, it’s me Betsy. I’m just catching up after vacation and I LOVE this. What a beautiful description. I need a beach walk….
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Thank you, from someone who is known for their “walk” on the beach this is good, I never can keep up with you.
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