Sukošan

There is a little town along the sea

her beauty, she calls to me

The narrow streets lead me to her

she calls me softly, a sweet whisperer

The road breaks open and the view stuns me

a fishing town bordered by palm trees

The town wakes early, It’s people stroll the streets

stopping along the way to greet everyone they meet

Friendly chatter fills the air

in the moment, not thinking of elsewhere

Men carry their rods and undock their boats

women going to church in their fur coats

The smell of salt consumes the air, thick and tasteful

The cobblestone handled with care, never wasteful

The sun begins to shine, early risers already done their chores

Children’s voices heard as they bust through the doors

Families swinging in the parks, friends filling the cafés

Soaking in the sun, laughing away their days

This town has a place in my heart, I visit her often

when I’m feeling hard, I go to her to soften

She is full because of the people who consume her

they care for her with love and never misuse her

Surrounded by love she welcomes all wanderers

and fears not any conquerers

For she has stood strong for longer than you and I comprehend

a secret hidden just around the bend

The small city along the sea

her beauty, forever calls to me.

- Katarina Bučić

Neighboring the village I live in is the beautiful and quaint town of Sukošan. It is the closest town to us that is along the sea so naturally we visit her often. We spent many summers swimming on her beaches, drinking coffees in her cafes and strolling her streets at night. There are just some places that have a certain energy, a certain vibration that feels just right. For me, Sukošan is one of those places. The air is rich in salt, the locals are friendly, and the water is a healing hue of blue. My husband and I often say ”It's always sunny in Sukošan” because that is truly how it feels every time we are there. The sun is shining, the breeze is blowing and time stands still.

- Katarina Bučić

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