The laughter of children’s playtime mingles

With the squawking of starlings and seagulls

Swirling in the breeze that caresses the sandy shore

As the washing of waves, rises and falls

Punctuated by footsteps crunching on pebbles and seashells

While the glistening sunshine pours

Emanating from a wide expanse of cloudless blue

Bathing the remnants of Victorian balustrades in soft golden hues

Precious moments, with a restful calm imbued

Sentient snapshots of well-being woven into tomorrow’s tableau.

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