LJ Idol, Topic 18: "Iamthesea"

Mar 12, 2012 15:11

The blazing summer sky skittered across the slate blue waves of the ocean as they crashed against the sandy Delaware beach. Up and down the stretch of land were multicolored beach towels, suits, and umbrellas. So many people, so relaxed and warm, and so unaware that they were in for a display of true greatness. With the patience of a saint, four- ( Read more... )

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sweeny_todd March 14 2012, 13:07:42 UTC
such beautiful imagery! I really enjoyed reading this.

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sonophax March 14 2012, 18:48:07 UTC
Aw, thank you!

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imafarmgirl March 14 2012, 14:04:14 UTC
You tell this memory well.

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sonophax March 14 2012, 18:48:14 UTC
Thank you :)

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muchtooarrogant March 14 2012, 15:48:59 UTC
This was a marvelous adventure story!

"They receded before my very approach! The cowards!"

LOL Well done!

Dan

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sonophax March 14 2012, 18:48:42 UTC
Haha, thank you! I thought it was a grand adventure at the time too. ;)

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whirlgig March 14 2012, 17:24:11 UTC
Gorgeous!

I've been dumped by quite a few waves, you've captured the feelings perfectly. Love the last line - perfect way to finish!

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sonophax March 14 2012, 18:49:18 UTC
This comment made me feel all ego-inflated, haha! Thanks so much!

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myrna_bird March 14 2012, 20:15:06 UTC


But the sand specks slipped from beneath the foot I still had planted on the ground!

Undertow can be so dangerous.
When I was little I thought it was spelled 'undertoe' because the ground went out from under my feet!
Excellent story.

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sonophax March 15 2012, 01:31:04 UTC
Hah! I almost like your spelling of it better, it makes perfect sense! Thanks for reading :)

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