See the Mediterranean Sea

Memories of a Military Kid

Mr. Chip's
Take off your shoes

step into the salty water sparking clear

see the shells on the sandy bottom

as the surf washes up on shore

walk forever into the ocean,

and the water barely touches your knees

see the shrimp darting,

see the minnows swimming,

so much beneath the surf

Castle in the Sea and Castle by the Sea,

boats ferrying people to and fro

dark swirling water, sharks guard the edge,

swimmers in the ocean

people in the Med.

Published by Mr. Chip's

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