POETRY PANTRY # 335

Frank's Island, Chestermans Beach

Tofino, B.C.

South Chestermans

Today in the Pantry, my friends, we are enjoying some photos taken by my daughter, Stephanie Oien, on our recent trip to Tofino, on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. There, Stephanie, her husband, Gord,  their two dogs and I spent a few days in a cabin on the beach. We made some wonderful memories, and enjoyed  spectacular sunrises and sunsets, beautiful enough to restore one's spirits. What a way to begin the new year!

These panoramic shots show the glorious sweep 

of Chestermans Beach, our favourite  of the local beaches. 

The top shot is a close-up of Frank's Island,

shown from farther away in the second photo.

You will never meet happier dogs than the ones

you find on the beach! It is dog heaven.

As sunset beckons, all along the beach, 

people come out of their houses 

with their mugs of tea.  Small fires dot the beach, 

as all attend the closing 

of another glorious day on the West Coast.

From sunrise to sunset, the magic never ends. 

We hope you enjoyed this trip to the beach.
Thanks, Stephanie, for allowing me
to share your photos
(and for that special time with you, Gord,
and the puppies.)

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Do stop by tomorrow to read a wonderfully positive chat with Wendy Bourke, entitled "Star Dreams and Rainbow Hopes," beginning the new year with hope and some good poetry. On Wednesday, Sumana will challenge us at Midweek Motif with the words "The Door", offering many possibilities for poetic inspiration.  And be sure to stop by Rosemary's The Living Dead on Friday.

Now it is time to dive into the Pantry and see what goodies await us there. Mary is having a little down time, so I am pinch-hitting for her. Thanks for stopping by so faithfully every week. We truly appreciate you!

Leave your link with Mr Linky, my friends, and do visit your fellow poets, in the spirit of reciprocity. Enjoy!

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