Here are some things

This was written after my last visit to one of my favorite beaches. I know I wont be going back there any time soon, and I just had to immortalize my feelings. 

Oh, and by the way, as usual, after years of silence, I'm back here. FPFY always draws me back.

Here are some things

I want to remember:

The song the waves sing

As they wash the seashore

Leaving starfish embedded in sand:

Just like Jupiter and the satellites in the sky

That glint despite the bright moonlight.

They cannot be seen unless you choose to look away

Then, suddenly, out of the corner of your eye, you see one

And maybe another

And everything falls perfectly into place

Out of focus

I want to remember

The cool sea breeze that stole my serenity

As it slid its hands under my dress

Lifting it effortlessly to caress my thighs

Until warm hands from behind rescue me

And hold me till I feel safe again

I want to remember

An evening long ago

Six quarters of sticky sweet lime

A stone bench and a sunset at the end of the world

A pocket knife that cut the day out from its margins

Leaving it standing alone in the twilight of memory

I want to remember

The heat on my bare back

The surface of the ocean shimmering,

Blinding in its beauty

As I stand tall on the very edge of the boat

Lifting my arms up to the sky as I take a leap of faith

A mouthful of salt water

Diamonds in my hair and on my eyelashes

And everything is perfect

And then afterwards,

We sit side by side on the sun warmed sand

Bare feet digging into the beach

Trying to grow into it

While our bodies tan, I feel like a stranger to myself

My eyes brighter, my gait more languid

I am drunk on freedom and happiness

Until the sun sets

And all the Mojito glasses are suddenly empty

We look into each others eyes

One final time – and it is the end

11 Nov 2012