The Water's Edge

Splash! The sound of the glistening blue waves crash gently ashore

Seagulls chirp with the oceans roar

The warmth of the sun burning my skin

Velvety gold sand beneath my feet

Sun kissed and tanned

The tranquil and refreshing water

A haven from the craziness of the world

The rhythm of the ocean ringing in my ears

Salt scented breeze, a tingle in my nose

As I gaze out at the waves, rolling in from afar

The warmth of the sun burns my skin

As the waves approach the rocks with care,

A symphony of sound and motion

The shallow water shimmers like a sheet of crystal glass

Palm trees around me dance in the wind,

The salty air clings to my hair

As childrens' laughs echo across the beach

The sun sets, painting the sky with tints of soft colours

Beachgoers begin to make their way home

But the memories we’ve made, forever true

Tomorrow a new day, but today we grew