Beachwalk at sunrise. Ocean pulls back its ruffled edges to reveal intricately etched patterns in the sand.
Tide pool reveals a kaleidoscope of soft green and pink anemone, crusty white barnacles, smooth gray clams, and orange and purple starfish clinging to the monolithic Haystack.
Soft silver veils of thinnest clouds reveals morning light over the vast pale sky.
Author: belindabotzong
I am a writer of historical fiction currently working on a novel based in Washington State from the years of 1900-1945. I love to write poetry and prose inspired by Creation, as well as share in life's journey through grief, mental illness, and travel. I am very blessed to be able to pursue my passion of writing, creating, and sharing my thoughts here.
Starlight Delight
Infinite diamonds spread across a black velvet galaxy– Sparkling, twinkling, glittering jewels in creation’s exhibition.
Shooting stars streak across the Big Dipper in an unexpected meteor shower over the moonless endless sky and vast blue Pacific Ocean.
Feeling small and finite and insignificant in the infinite vastness of breathtaking beauty. Knowing the one who flung those stars into place has me written on the palm of his hand and holds me close to his heart.
Beach Day
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Beach Day
Beach chairs — bright blue and green — pondering place
Beach towels — bright blue and yellow stripes– afternoon nap
Beach toys — bright red and green and yellow — sand castle tools and flying kites.
Beach people — in stripes and bright clothes and flip flops — blowing in the wind
Beach birds — gulls with bright red dot on bright yellow beaks and dark puffins dotting the horizon — watching and soaring
Beach breeze — invisible — blows towels, toys, and people, and birds
Beach day — blue waves topped with bright white foam — bringing treasures up from the sea.
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Breathe
Breathtaking Majesty
Sunrise tinged clouds over a roaring blue ocean. Low tide reveals ocean treasures of sand dollars and seashells. Stones and wood smoothed over ages and tumbled onshore for the first time to be discovered by an early morning stroll. Voices of a thousand seagulls rise from the choir stand that is Haystack Rock. Breathe breathe breathe. Listen to God breathe in the roar of the tide. Breathe in deep the spirit of Cannon Beach.
Painted Evening
Nature’s paintbrush strokes the evening with wispy watercolored hues of pink and purple.
Lichen and moss textured maple trunks rise above the path pouring a shady green umbrella over a warm evening stroll.
Inky black bats snatch up insects as they rise and fall over the pond reflecting deep blue dusk skies. 
Silence Broken
On a backdrop of cream puff clouds a Canada Goose trio breaks the silence of early sunrise. Flying in pointed formation the leader calls out encouragement to those falling behind. Pale blue skies brighten quickly and sounds of a new day begin. Giddy hummingbirds and swift sparrows begin their daily rituals sending greetings to their mates and neighbors and singing praises to the creator of another perfect summer day.
Twilight Starlight
Cotton patchwork quilted clouds shift to reveal twinkling treasures. Evening star sparkles in deep blue velvet twilight. Gentle breezes whisper through the maple leaves and lift the sweet fragrance of summertime over sleeping birds at rest ending another summer day.
Wings of Morning
Wings
Hummingbird propels himself up and over in frantic acrobatic maneuvers from bush to tree to flower. In tandem and in singleminded flight he joins and parts with the objects of his affections. He hovers then sits then in an instant he returns to his frenetic pace as she chases him once again. Their chirping and clicking draws attention and delight.
Butterfly gently glides, never in a hurry. She lands ever so carefully then white wings like feathers quietly move her from flower to flower to taste and smell the delicious fragrance of rose and lavender and hydrangea and nasturtium and sweet peas. Her silent journey draws attention and delight.
Honeybees bounce from bud to bud in a mission to gather the sweet nectar for their queen. The hum and sizzle of their translucent wings fills the garden with a feeling of anticipation. Their buzzing energy draws attention and delight.
Waning Summer
Waning Summer
Waning moon hangs high in clear aquamarine skies filling slowly with the promise of another spectacular sunny day.
Heavy dew lays a refreshing blanket over wilted sweet peas and brown grass longing for rain to revisit. 
Lavender tinged sunset clouds line the horizon of a perfect twilight sky. Dusk falls as the joyful song of hummingbirds announces one last round at the brilliant red and hot pink roses. A final sip of another gorgeous mid-summer day. 
Diamond Sea
A sea of shimmering liquid diamonds ripples toward the harbor filled with sparkling sunlight moving gently on the breeze. A sailboat cuts through leaving a wake of tumbled wet jewels in its path. 
A gray lady gull calls out as though in distress while the white and silver males call back in a chorus of disagreement. One chortles as in laughter at the fray. 
Clouds thinly cover the heat of the sun bringing relief to those on the shoreline. Gentle breezes lift a kite and children giggle and squeal as a tiny bunny escapes their attempt to capture him.