Boardwalk strolling along Elliot Bay,
looking out over waves
kissed gently by morning light ~
saltwater mist brushing my face,
its scent mixing nicely
with Starbucks' smooth aroma
rising from the cup warming my hands.
Gulls chattering nearby,
awaiting fries and bread crumbs
inevitably tossed by locals and tourists.
Spoonman on the corner,
counting out rhythm against his legs,
appreciative passers-by dropping change.
A ferry's horn alerts passengers,
soon departing port,
crossing Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island ~
its half-hour ride peaceful,
orca sightings a rare, beautiful sideshow.
Fresh seafood being brought ashore,
local delicacies served in fine dining ~
or tossed in Pike Place's Market
for customers' entertainment.
A kaleidoscope of sights and sounds
indigenous to Seattle's waking waterfront,
complimenting the folks who live here.
Author notes
Elliot Bay is Seattle's waterfront. Seattle is the home of Starbucks 
Spoonman & fish tossing @ Pike Place Market are local attractions (images can be googled) ~ Spoonman was immortalized by Soundgarden's song of the same name (Soundgarden, themselves, Seattle natives)...The sights & sounds I talk about in this piece are parts of my life, having grown up on Puget Sound.
Image credit: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/83/273286914_9e31f42fc1.jpg?v=0
A contest entry
- 'Images From Around the World' by Poet Muse.
2000 points, ended September 19, 20 entries
Honorable winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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i love how full this is with sound, and smell, and sight
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and of course, i love all the starbucks references
thanks for entering.
pt
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Awesomely descriptive... how I'd love to visit your gorgeous, kaleidoscopic waterfront... I would sincerely like to thank you for taking the time to enter my contest, 'Images From Around the World' with your beautifully thought-provoking poem. The imagery was perfect for this piece!! Judging will be done soon, and I wish the best of luck to you!! Thanks again, and have a great day!!! Take care, Cyn 
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Wow sounds like quite a beautiful place you live in... love your simple yet effective descriptions... good luck in the contest
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You have painted a beautiful picture, and brought the reader to Elliot Bay. Enjoyed!
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Well ...
now I too know the waterfront of Seattle ...
And with poetic flair I was introduced. Thank you so much for a vivid poem, and very tactile in its presentation.
Well done Poet.
Myra
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Your imagery in this is quite amazing...really puts the reader right there with you. I read a book not long ago that took place on Puget Sound...I can honestly say you've painted a more vivid portrait of the area in 25 lines, than the author did in 300+ pages...proving (to me, at least
) that less really is more in many cases.
Best of luck in the contest...seems like your prompts were absolutely made just for this.
Best wishes,
~J.
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Hi Julie,
Thank you for the wonderful comment. While I no longer live in the area, I still have fond memories. My mom & family still live there, so hopefully I'll be taking Lisa to visit soon.
Tim
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Superb plus
Aye, 'tis quite a fine description of our waterfront. Your love of Seattle, shines through. I love writing my poetry, during the summer, in Myrtle Edwards Park; Freeway Park, and of course the Arboretum, however never on any regular schedule. Thanks for sharing this one with us.
If you care to do so, I'ld appreciate your comments on:
"Hollows", http://allpoetry.com/poem/2708768.
I wrote this one after the first time I walked through the sculpture "Wake", In the Olympic Sculpture Park. I was sitting above it by th N. entrance to the reception center when I wrote it.
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thank you, i knew you'd appreciate this ~ if only for the memories locals have of the area.
remember ivar? (ivar's fish)
my grandfather actually knew him way back when ivar was starting out.
there is so much i could have put into this, but there are others from the area ~ i've gotta leave some for them to write!
i'll check out your poem in a lil bit, you caught me in the middle of something. -
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You are quite welcome. Cools.
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You paint a very pretty picture. I and almost smell the salty sea air. And fresh seafood...... I miss it. I cannot wait to get back to Maine this fall.
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You have done a wonderful job of putting the reader on the spot. Very descriptive, to the point of me thinking I hear seagulls and feel the mist on my face. I love the water and this is a great rendition of one of my favorite places. Good luck in the contest. ~ Joyce
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