Buckets spades and sandcastles
Donkeys on the beach
Paddling at the water’s edge
Family in easy reach.
Seashells on the shoreline
Waves lapping at our feet
Coconut oil and sunburn
Ice cream 99’s for a treat.
Arcade penny slot machines
Grab machines galore
Potted shrimps and cockles in a tub
Mum goes back for more.
Holidays at the seaside
Family fun days out
Car breaks down on the way back home
That’s what summer was all about.
©Alison Jean Hankinson
