Mission Treasure

It was the hottest-ever summer.

Liza had never experienced such scorching heat.

Liza wasn't prepared for what she saw next.

The sea receded at least a kilometer away from their home on the beach!

 

Photo Prompt- Lisa Fox

Notable was the stump of a tree that was visible.

The Beach Rider

They had challenged her that she could never learn to ride a bicycle.

"You are already so old!"

"If you fall while learning to ride a bicycle, your broken bones are not going to heal easily!"

They all taunted her!

--x--

The choice was hers.

The field was hers.

She started earnestly.

It was tough with arthritis...

Photo Prompt- Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

Seashell Girl

It was Bini's first visit to the 'Palace Museum'.

The portrait of the bowl of seashells attracted Bini. 

Photo Prompt- Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

 

As she observed intently, she was surprised to hear the waves of the sea!

Bini saw sand and sea-shells all around and realized that she was teleported to the same beach where she had spent her childhood!

Bini was very excited.

Vitamin Sea

Her latest medical test-reports revealed acute Vitamin-D deficiency.

Her doctor asked her to get adequate sunshine.

Staying indoors did have its toll.

Vitamin Sea was her favourite. 

She decided to travel to her favourite beach.

It was her first vacation after the pandemic.

The popular beach wore a desolate look.

She was all alone.

PHOTO PROMPT - CEAyr

Bateswar Temple And Sea Beach, Odisha

Sri Bateswar Mahaprabhu Temple is an 8th-century temple near the Rushikulya rookery (of Olive Ridley turtles) and Humma village in the Ganjam district of Odisha. 

There is a sea beach near the temple.

Situated about 8 kilometres from the NH16, this temple is of archaeological importance. Devanagari and Kutila scripts are in the inscriptions at the site. However, they cannot be read due to the poor clarity of these inscriptions dating to the 10th Century.

Sunrise At Gopalpur-on-Sea

The holiday was special and meant a lot,
We would get to unwind in the scenic spot.
The resort room was comfortable and cozy,
The experience was delightful and rosy.

The stars winked and the moon shone extra bright,
Gopalpur-on-Sea waters sparkled in the moonlight.
Soothing lullaby of the waves hypnotized deep!
The luxurious night invited us to rest and sleep.

Though I had decided to wake up before sunrise,
Letting go of wishes, I shut my eyes feeling nice!
My body cajoled- "Please let me sleep late!"
"If not one sunrise, another will soon be in fate!"

Like A Dream

She had built a home for them by the sea-beach, just as he had promised her when he had proposed marriage.

As the youngest CEO of an MNC, he was too busy traveling on official visits to even think of any family-related matters.

She shifted to their dream-home.

Months passed.

Connection

I wish to feel the sand beneath my feet,

The kissing sea-waves gifting a treat… 

The sun-rays' warmth on the sea-beach

Without my boots, I connect & reach! 

That's ME jumping on the beach!

King & Queen In God's Own Country

In Poovar, Kerala, India, after watching the sunset,
While leaving, I noticed that all the visitors had left...

Except for this cool Honeymooning pair-
They seemed like the King & Queen there!

He clicked her, She clicked him; The Honeymooners celebrated their whim!
Love-Connection shone bright though the Sun had set & the light was dim.

Copyright- Anita

Anchor

They had got married some months ago and as they both loved beaches, they were waiting to vacation at an exotic SouthEast Asia island destination.