Tuesday, 31 December 2024

Glimpses on Brighton Beach

Good omen – no clouds in the sky!

Australia stays warm and dry

So, what a lucky bird am I

To bathe in sun;

On Brighton Jetty – firework show

For seven minutes:“ Comme c’est beau!”

Spectators all with eyes aglow

Had family fun.

 

A few police strolled through the crowd

No alcohol on beach allowed

Though children “ooh’ed” and “aah’ed” out loud:

Stunning display!

Families sit on rugs, share treats;

Against the Norfolk pines one greets

Neighbours in the nearby streets

Parked far away…

 

Here, in the southern hemisphere

Outstanding sunsets, balmy air

As star-filled skies are never rare,

There’s space to breathe;

No snow, no mulled wine, no brash sales

Perhaps a small ship with full sails

In gentle breeze, not howling gales

As last year leaves …


(c) Poet in the woods 2025



 

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