CAMBER SANDS

EAST SUSSEX

JUNE 28 2008

BY THE SEA

Water and earth,  Sand and sky
Salty sea breeze, grains in my eye
White fluffy clouds,  cotton wool pads
Ice creams for children,  Lager for dads

Wind breakers,  suncreen,  slathered on thick
Dinghy's escaping,  catch them now quick
Screams from the children,  playful and wet
Mum calls it's lunchtime,  the kids won't come yet

Sand in your trainers,  sand in your hair
Sand filled baguette,  in fact everywhere
A day of much laughter,  a day by the sea
The laughter of mankind,  it's good to be free

The cool air increases, the tide tuns it's tail
The water engulfs all the yachts set for sail
The picnics are gathered,  the nappies are changed
And sand castle heaven turns to home on the range

The night sky encroaches,  and fish gently swim
The public vacated,  as darkness moves in
With fond flowing memories,  a day that was great
As heads fall on pillows for a sleep that can't wait

(Written by Paul Williams June 29 2008)