A Late Summer at Bondi Beach
By Lucy D
Published 13 August 2024
The scorching sun rays burn the
people who were still lying on the sand. I try to avoid
my melting icy pole from dripping down my hand
as I pushed through the crowds of teens
and children surrounding the tiny cart, hoping they
haven’t already run out.
Tourists unload their cars,
excited to get their family photos on the Bondi Beach.
The wind starts to pick up
as they pose for their cameras; the sun
is being covered by blankets of clouds,
casting a shadow over what was a perfect afternoon.
The local families try to keep their umbrellas
up straight, as they reapply their sunscreen. The sun slowly
peeks out from behind the clouds. They knew that
couldn’t keep the sun hidden forever...
The people carry on with their
lives unaware that Autumn is coming
early this year. Although the sun is out today,
who knows if it really will come out tomorrow?