"An Evening on the Beach"

“An Evening on the Beach” It is a beautiful evening, peaceful and full of things to adore, And there I sat with my toes in the sand, And sand dollar in hand. I could hear the waves crashing against the shore, Providing much needed comfort to my mind which was quite sore. The birds could also be heard flying over the small island, Gracefully flapping their wings in order to get to a far away land, I watched them fly away like precious time only leaving you to want more. This moment in my short life was absolutely breath-taking, It inspired me to stop and just take in the beauty of my surroundings, Its beauty made it a moment I will remember forever. These moments don’t come often, but they are life-changing, They make me realize that nature is simply outstanding, And a precious gift from our God that created this absolute treasure. Although I was enjoying this picture perfect moment, All good things must come to an end. As I sat watching the waves and the sand blend, A cold air started to blow which felt like absolute torment, And the dark clouds started to rumble putting a damper on my enjoyment. Yet there was still beauty to be found with the storm that started to descend, Whether it be in the lightening illuminating the sky or the smell of rain that ascends, Nature has many various breath-taking elements. As I started to stand up and brush the sand off me, I took one more look at this unforgettable sight. And as it sadly started to rain, I had no choice to leave this angelic sea, And return into the dark night, With many beautiful memories that will always remain. I modeled this poem after ““It is a beauteous evening, calm and free” by William Wordsworth. This poem contained a rhyme scheme of ABBAABBA CDECDE, which I used in my poem. Wordsworth is known for using metaphors to combine the natural beauty of the world with religion. I also attempted to keep this characteristic in mind as I referred to my religious beliefs in this poem. Another characteristic of Wordsworth is emphasizing emotions gathered from memories and feelings instead of formality. To him, it was more important to write about what he felt rather than writing a traditional poem. I also tried to incorporate my feelings from my memories of the beach into this poem. Finally, this poem contains elements of Romanticism as the entire poem is about the nature and beauty of the ocean. It also contains vivid use of imagination through the detailed descriptions of the beach scene.