Serenity

The sweet scent
of the salty air
that arises from
the crashing surf.

The warm breeze
that comes off the water
as I leisurely stroll by.

The hot grittiness
of the sun burned sand
beneath my accustomed feet.

The feeling of being free
just by watching
the waves crash upon the shore.

The sounds of exhilarated children
running back and forth from the water
as it lazily approaches them.

The knowing of complete happiness
as I glide through the glistening sea.

The sense of pure serenity
as I watch the sun set
on the indigo and lilac horizon.