Down Along The Shore - A Poem By Paul Vincent Cannon
Down Along The Shore - a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon
Photo: taken two weeks ago at Flinders Bay, Augusta. The rock and reef provide a sheltered swimming and snorkelling opportunity (and the recent addition of a fresh fruit ice cream van). “Oh, to be lying on a beach, somewhere, with sand in my toes.” Linda Harnett Down Along The ShoreHe texted meto saythe pallets are readybut I have no energyto go and get them,it's not just that it's hotthe rain…
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