Au clair de la dune

A breezy, tongue‑in‑cheek tribute to the sea and its sun‑kissed shores, this collection opens with a playful address to the reader, inviting you into a world where poetry and the rhythm of the waves mingle. The verses wander from the glittering dunes of Ostend, crowned “queen of the beaches,” to whimsical meditations on shells, gulls, and the ever‑shifting tide. Lighthearted yet surprisingly reflective, the poet balances humor with a reverent awe for the coastal landscape, sketching scenes that feel both familiar and oddly mythic.

As the poems unfold, the tone shifts between bright celebration and melancholic rumination, hinting at storm‑laden horizons and moments of quiet contemplation beneath a cloudy sky. Through vivid imagery—phosphorescent foam, fluttering fans, and blessed waters—the work captures the fleeting emotions of summer’s end and the yearning for renewal. Listeners will be carried along the sand‑strewn paths, feeling the salty air and the pulse of the sea in every line, while the poet’s charming voice keeps the journey both intimate and delightfully unpredictable.