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Kiko's avatar

There's a certain calmness I feel at the beach where thoughts do come like footsteps and everything slows down. Really love this metaphor and indeed this whole piece! Brilliant photo again 👏

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David Kirkby's avatar

Thankyou, Kiko!

Yes - maybe it is because at the beach the ocean sets its own cadence, each wave washing in, one at a time, like a slow soft breath. It is inherently meditative.

I'm so glad you like it!

Best wishes from Australia

Dave :)

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Rob Riley's avatar

I live in a nice area, a nice house.. things are good, but the beach and landscape in those pictures are almost unimaginable to me, you're so lucky

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David Kirkby's avatar

Hi Rob. Well - we live in two places. The recent beach pics are from Around the city of Newcastle in the State of NSW. We have been down here a few months helping family. Our usual home is in a little village on the Clarence River - 6 hours drive North. The river photos in my poems “Gold” and “3 am” are from there. And my pics and poem “Woodford Island”.

I have seen a lot of Western USA - some amazing places. Have not been to the Eastern side.

Best Wishes - Dave:)

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Rob Riley's avatar

beautiful man.. thanks and be well! .. and I will check out your poetry

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Rostislava Pankova-Karadjova's avatar

So much sun and space and breath in this poem. And I caught that frisbee 😊

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Rostislava Pankova-Karadjova's avatar

No wonder I felt the air of the antipodean sea… I’m in NZ!

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David Kirkby's avatar

Ah! Yes - a friend across the blue Tasman Sea.... Pleased to meet you! We have been to the South Island a few times. North Island is next....

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David Kirkby's avatar

Thankyou! Good job! :)

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Rostislava Pankova-Karadjova's avatar

It’s a stunningly beautiful country, and so is Australia 🇦🇺

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Meg Morrison's avatar

I love the bright sun!

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David Kirkby's avatar

YOU are my bright sun, darling! 💕

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Krspeace's avatar

I can smell the salt in the air...awesome

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David Kirkby's avatar

Thankyou!! That is such a lovely thing to say.....

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