RANDOM RHYTHMS FROM THE BEACH


HELLO, PELICAN --

Friendly, finicky,
perched on a rail --
ate its keeper’s fish
but not his shrimp --
and now its snout’s a-drip
with drool.

Pet-able by regulars
who know the drill,
it did not encourage me,
eyeing, sidling, inching away.

Nothing personal.
It’s probably natural
for Florida pelicans
to shun
touristy one-night
stands.


MEANDERING MANATEE

. . . seemed bored.

Cruised the beach
to catch the show --

volley-ballers
and surfers on boards --

all
unaware of the cow
just yards
beyond.

Tail and head surfacing,
its shadow drifted under the pier
and continued south.

TYPHOON LAGOON

Interrupted at Disney’s water park
by a two hour rain delay.
Insult compounded injury --
getting wet outside the pool.
Less than five innings played,
so had to stay.


NAKED BEACH YOGA

From the back,
just a strap
or two
tucked from view.
No curvy fannies, just butts.
Hands down, one leg up.
Down, dogs!
An imagination bust.


DRK
7/16/11