Here on the island
the sea
and so much sea
overflowing,
relentless,
it says yes, then no,
then no, no, no,
then yes, in blue,
in foam, with gallops,
it says no, again no.
It cannot stay still,
my name is sea, it repeats
while slamming against rocks
but unable to convince rocks,
then
with seven green tongues
of seven green dogs,
of seven green tigers,
of seven green seas,
it smothers rocks, kisses rocks,
drenches rocks
and slamming its chest,
repeats its name.
- excerpt from the poem “Ode to the Sea” by Pablo Neruda
The images that keep streaming in of Hurricane Sandy’s destruction are indescribable. It pains me to keep looking at these wonderful Jersey Shore towns (and every single other town and city in her path) and to see so much taken away by Mother Nature.
Below, the top image is of 79th Street in Avalon, NJ, taken by me on October 29, 2010. The bottom shot was photographed this morning, October 31, 2012, by Avalon Public Information Officer Scott Wahl. Same fence. Same location. Opposite direction.
I have blog posts talking about my love of the South Jersey shore. and photo galleries over the past couple years taken at this exact time of season.
South Jersey Shore Flickr Gallery (10/10)
