Ocean piers are such interesting objects. They stretch out into the water beyond the breakers standing on fragile piling of wood. Wonderful for fishing, they draw lots of people to their ends. Casting line in the water men and women sit there waiting patiently for a bite. As I walk under the pier, I see the planks and bolts holding it together. It is strong but the next hurricane has the potential to twist it out of shape or tear it out of the water.
Ocean Millipedes
Pier stands strong // feet in the sand
Fall Storm // twists backbone
Photos: Dwight L. Roth
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Great way to look at them…Mechanical millipedes!
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Yes. Interesting structures!
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Thank You!
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Very clever! I like your Haiku.
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Thanks Jan, All those perfect legs inspired me!!
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i can see it now that you point it out. great haibun and photo!
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Thanks Jade! It is an interesting view!
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I like your description of piers as millipedes. My husband and I recently viewed one at Rockport TX that was broken and twisted by Hurricane Harvey. Now I wish I’d taken a photo!
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They are well built, but hurricanes really do damage to them. Thanks for your comment!
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I could sit there all day.
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Lovely photos, wonderful description.
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Thank you very much!
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Interesting.
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