Sandy Shores

The still ocean water mirrors the sunlight with dazzling clarity as it causes the clear water of the cove to shine as if it is a pure sapphire. Growing up on a beach where the ocean was within spitting distance has given Calico Jack an apperception for the bounty that the seas have to offer. He mentions how the fishing must be here to his traveling companion Remus and the man agrees with a nod. A grin tugs up one side of the boy’s mouth as the taller man mentions testing the theory before they leave and Jack happily says, “Yeah! I can show you a few tricks I have learned too.”

All thoughts of fishing are put aside as they pair look at the foliage ahead of them and Calico Jack questions if they are going in. Remus grins and replies and, together, the pair forage on, breaking past the tree line and into the undergrowth beyond. Around them, large leaves hang down, brushing the boy’s patchwork coat as he passes underneath. Colorful birds sing from their perches in the trees, rebuking the pair for disturbing the peace of the day. Flashes of color dart through the foliage as animals of all shapes and sizes, flee before the wolves. All the boy can do is stare in awe at the beauty around them.


"Calico Jack"