Winter has just begun here in Australia, but you’d hardly know it, with mild, sunny days (though the nights have been cold).
Yesterday I left my shoes at home and walked barefoot on the sand and in the edge of the water. The water was a little crisp but gosh it felt good – and it inspired this poem.
Happy Toes
This morning I have happy toes
They’re wriggling in the sand
They’ve carried me here ocean-side
To where the sea meets land
This morning I have happy toes
They’re dancing on the beach
They’re gathering secrets from below
And whispering each to each
This morning I have happy toes
They’re tingling in the waves
They’re laughing at the silly way
The morning sea behaves
This morning I have happy toes
They’ll head home feeling great
But tomorrow they’ll be back here
For another beach play date!
Copyright Sally Murphy 2016
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Love the idea of toes having a “beach play date”, Sally! In know Australia is a large country, but one of my sisters lives in Perth – I wonder if you live near there? Someday I plan to visit her there…someday… =)
Thanks Bridget. I don’t live in Perth but am only two hours south so am there regularly. When you visit we will have to catch up!
This needs to be on Play School, Sally. What a fun poem for children!
Thanks Michelle.
Hi, Sally. Summer is just beginning here in Maryland. I can’t wait to get my toes into the Atlantic Ocean. Your poem reminds me what a joy that is.
Thanks Laura. Enjoy your summer!
Sally, this is delightful. I get to hear your voice and see your happy toes having fun at the beach. Despite the chilling water your toes were moving with glee as you made me do this morning. May I save your video for my next gallery on the summer season?
Yes, carol – happy to have it included 🙂
I feel happy just reading this poem. We finished school yesterday and I’m longing for beach time!
Glad to help you feel happy. Enjoy the break from school!
I loved hearing your voice, and the way you repeated the first line in each stanza!
Thanks Mary 🙂
Fun and clever. I’m glad that our happy toe weather is just beginning–not ending!
Thanks Violet. Hope your toes get lots of happy times soon.
Happy, happy! Glad you got a bit of toe time in as you head into winter there. Our toes are just starting to come out to play now here! Looking forward to letting them romp in the sea soon!
Thanks Donna. Enjoy toe-romping time:)
Lovely poem…and I’m jealous, too, of your beachy time.
Thanks Tara. I do feel very lucky to have such a lovely beach so close at hand.
Looking great and no need to exfoliate! 🙂 Great poem.
Thanks Brenda 🙂
Wow! Love this poem. So much fun. Perfect for summer or wishing it was summer. My toes are the prettiest thing on my body. Really. You would be jealous 🙂 I love how everything is experienced through this under-appreciated part of the body.
Pretty toes? I AM jealous 🙂 Thanks for your lovely words.
What a fun, happy poem and a great video! I’m looking forward to long, relaxing summer days and happy toes. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Molly. I hope your toes are as happy as mine!
Oh, clever you, Sally. How lovely to hear your voice. And cute poem, too. We’re enjoying the mild winter. Currently raining – so even the grass is happy. 🙂
Thanks Kat. We have rain building up just in time for the long weekend. Never mind.