Mid October in the OBX

In mid October the fisherman and surfers come but it is unusually warm this year and the competition from scores of those simply seeking the pleasures of a day at the beach creates early arrivals for the best spots but the OBX is vast and space is never a real issue the veterans of fishing from the shore have set up near the pier and hoist their half dozen or so rods to begin the trolling I rarely see a catch but I sense the further attachment to the Sea it brings to these salty, gentle souls yesterday the wind was biting but today it is perfectly mild a dozen or so surfers line themselves in position, awaiting a smooth, sizeable wave to begin their artistic dance side by side with the curl some new at the game don't make it far but the experienced ones make it seem effortless as they glide as smoothly as the heron who nip the edges as they pass by, occasionally tucking their wings and falling into a nosedive as they spot a meal near the surface In mid October I have a few days to play and this is where I choose to be at home

Deckard

I began writing poetry when I was a teenager and it truly saved me from a destructive path. 'Time Heals' will be on my grave stone'. I have 3 incredible kids who are the greatest gifts that God has given me. If I have advice to give to aspiring...

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