By Rita McDermott Kicking back on a brightly colored, oversized beach towel Feeling the warmth of the sun and salt water residue on my skin Looking skyward at clear, blue skies and white wispy clouds Grey colored waves with white frothy tips pound the shore A colony of seagulls cry and swoop, like kamikazee pilots, … Continue reading Beaches
Life in a Bottle and Other Poems
By Rita McDermott Life in a Bottle I could always rely on you To be there for me Through thick and thin. You celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, births, And many other special moments with me. We even celebrated every day of the week for fun. You were there on somber days too To comfort me. … Continue reading Life in a Bottle and Other Poems
Academy of the Heart And Mind 