Growing up along the shores of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in the city of Marquette, I have many fond recollections of summers at the beach, swimming in the water and exploring small islands…
Jumping over dunes
On the hot sand under sun
Cool, deep blue waters
Beckoning young summer fun
Life in Michigan
With the sound of surf nearby
Castles built of sand
Growing taller, toward the sky
Yet, time drifts on
In tidal flow
Shifting sand from yesteryear
Still, looking back
A golden age
Sunny mornings on the pier
© 2022 Phil Perkins
Music: Michigan Man – by Mike Ridley (1996)
This music is from a friend I met long afterwards, who performed at Four Green Fields Irish Pub, in Royal Oak, Michigan. As I later learned, Mike Ridley attended N.M.U. in Marquette – during the same time I lived there as a kid…small world!
Phil Perkins · Photography 
24 responses to “Poem: Sands of Michigan”
Beautiful Phil! Happy Easter! ☀️🐣
Thank you, dear Filipa ~ much appreciated! Happy Easter! ☀️🐣
Mooi gedicht en mooie memories! Deze moet je voor altijd koesteren!!! Ik hou ervan!! 👍👌🌹
Love your Poems very much! Thanks for sharing
❤️
You are very kind, sweet lady ~ warm greetings! 💕
what a great poem Phil and the coincidence of this amazing song! It’s so lovely and a great pairing to your poem. I’ve always heard great things! 💖💖
You’re a sweetheart, dear Cindy ~ I’m glad you enjoyed it, and thanks very much for your kind words! Wishing you and yours a Happy Easter weekend 🐇💖💖
Oh it’s my pleasure and thank you dear Phil. Thanks sooooo much my friend!💖💖
Beautifully written and thank you for sharing this poetic gem, Phil!🎊👏 I bet you were a happy kid growing up playing in water, sands, and lots of sun beams….😉🥳 What a lovely depiction of memories!
You are as sweet as you are lovely, dear Annabel, and I appreciate your kind words ~ thanks very much! ✨😙🌹
My pleasure and thank you, Phil!🙏👧🥳
This is beautiful Phil, love the video too. 🌷🦋
Thanks very much, dear Holly ~ wishing you and yours a Happy Easter! 🐣🌷🤗
Same to you Phil, have a wonderful Easter Day 🐣🦋🌷🤗
TY Holly 😘
🤗😊
I love your poetry, Phil, from the very first time I read one. This is lovely, and beautifully illustrated with the gorgeous photography. You are an artist. Blessings for a happy and peaceful Easter.
So sweet of you to say, dear Isabella ~ much appreciated! I’m glad you enjoy my poetry, and I wish for you the same ~ Happy Easter and God bless! 🙏😊
Oh, those wonderful lakes! Powerful word-images, beautiful photograph!
Thank you dear Robin ~ much appreciated! 🤗🌹
You are a man of many talents, Phil! This is a wonderful poem, and I really enjoyed the video, I have not been to Michigan yet, it looks like a great place to grow up! Happy Easter!
As are you, a very talented & kind woman, dear Tiffany ~ thank you! Yes, Michigan (esp. coastal) during fair weather can be very nice, though winter is no laughing matter. Have a great week ahead, my friend! 😎
I am pretty sure I would not survive a winter in the snow! 😉
😂🥶😊