Ironic

that the very things

that attract one to the beach

eventual fade

the natural beauty

the water and beach

the intertidal zone

curious flora and fauna

the isolation

give way

to convenient parking

snack foods

(and their wrappers)

and the summer hordes

the art of the lifestyle

becomes the sport

i-limbic event

scored and trophies awarded

the only solace

in memories

long forgotten