Monday, August 24, 2009


SEA JOY

When I go down by the sandy shore
I can think of nothing I want more
Than to live by the booming sea
As the seagulls flutter round about me

I can run about--when the tide is out
With the wind and the sand and the sea all about
And the seagulls are swirling and diving for fish
Oh-to live by the sea is my only wish.

This little poem was written by Jacqueline Bouvier when she was ten years old.
I know just how she felt.
I leave for the seaside at daybreak.
Be back soon!
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36 comments:

  1. steviewrenAugust 24, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    Have a wonderful time. I'll be thinking of you there.

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  2. Brabourne FarmAugust 25, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    Enjoy! Leigh

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  3. Greet LefèvreAugust 25, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    Enjoy your stay there!

    Greet

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  4. AnnaAugust 25, 2009 at 3:12 AM

    have a very nice day
    the sea is wonderful!!!

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  5. pve designAugust 25, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    My Mother had sent me this poem, long ago and I am so glad that you posted it, I had forgotten all about this. You always remind me of good things.
    pve

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  6. AcornmoonAugust 25, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    We hope you have a wonderful time, take care, x

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  7. ArijaAugust 25, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Bon voyage and have a wonderfully restful and envigorating time.

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  8. The DutchessAugust 25, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Enjoy my dear enjoy...build a castle in the sand...watch the sun set..:)))

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  9. AnonymousAugust 25, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Enjoy Pamela. It's a wonderful place. There's nothing like watching the sun rise and fall on the sea and play with it all day.

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  10. RosieAugust 25, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Have a wonderful time by the sea:) I'm off to the sea in a couple of weeks time - can't wait:)

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  11. Carol MurdockAugust 25, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    I do hope Edward and Apple are going too? :) Have fun!!

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  12. DebraAugust 25, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Have a wonderful sea-side visit. I'm back to the coast on Thursday- this time the Maryland coastline-sea-glassing. I will look forward to hearing about your holiday.

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  13. ceeceeAugust 25, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Have a happy time. Build a sandcastle!
    Catherine

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  14. Kat MortensenAugust 25, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Wow! I have something in common with her then, as when I was 13, I wrote a poem called, "How Would It Be, To Live In The Sea?
    Who knew?

    Have a brilliant time!

    Kat

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  15. RebeccaAugust 25, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    Ah...Have a blissful journey and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you get that storm. Not a hurricane, mind you....:-)...

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  16. MargaretAugust 25, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Have a fantastic time at the seashore! (Living in land-locked Alberta, I'm terribly jealous).

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  17. Susan McShannon-MonteithAugust 25, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    May you enjoy every crashing wave, salt spray on your face, dancing through tidal pools and the memories of childhood.
    I'm sure Edward will!
    xo Susan

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  18. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 25, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Enjoy your trip! I know you will come home inspired!

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  19. RuthAugust 25, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    I was at the lake, but it isn't the same as the sea. I would love the smell of salt. But I did love being at the lake too.

    Come back refreshed.

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  20. wild thyme flowersAugust 25, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Have a wonderful time Pamela.

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  21. Draffin BearsAugust 25, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    What a lovely poem.

    Have a wonderful time at the seaside.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  22. Jeane MyersAugust 26, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    enjoy! our mornings are starting with the fog off the water now - it's the pre-curser of Fall :)

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  23. UnknownAugust 26, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Hello P&E,

    Hope you all have a great stay.

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  24. JamaGenieAugust 26, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    I sooooo identify with the young Jackie's sentiments! How I wish I were going down to the sea, too! Have a great time!

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  25. DeidraAugust 26, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Have fun!

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  26. GailOAugust 26, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    I wish you a wonderful time....with an occaisional thunderstorm at a safe distance!

    I love this poem!

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  27. Sarah LaurenceAugust 26, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Wow – 10 years old! It does capture the joy of living near the sea. Have a lovely vacation!

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  28. NanAugust 26, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    So, so happy you are going! But I'll miss your posts while you're away, Pamela.

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  29. KaleeAugust 26, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Enjoy!

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  30. YarrowAugust 27, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    Have a lovely holiday, Pamela, when you get a chance, why not visit me at my new 'home' :)

    Kx

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  31. GennasusAugust 27, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    I consider myself very lucky to be living 10 year old Jacqueline's dream. I can see the sea from my house, it's just a few minutes walk away and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

    Have a great holiday!

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  32. ClarityAugust 27, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Charming and so touching in retrospect.

    I can't wait to see what you come back with, hope all was lovely and brouillard, just right for writing... xxx.

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  33. Ruthie ReddenAugust 29, 2009 at 3:36 AM

    enjoy your time by the sea, it is such a calming & soothing thing. i always come away feeling serene after a while spent in its company *ruthie*

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  34. Jo PotterAugust 31, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    What a lovely little poem.:)
    It captures the seaside perfectly and it is very well written for a ten year old.
    I miss the sea. I would love to live near the coast again!
    It can make you feel so alive and refreshed.

    Best wishes.
    Jo May.:)

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  35. BTSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    I'm reading backwards, as I so often do. I hope you've had a good time! lol. A sweet little poem. I concur.

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    This is included in the Favorite Poems of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. She was very underrated as a poet herself. Thanks for sharing again.

    Poetry came late to me, but this volume and this poem spoke to me as a lover of the sea.

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