Sand and Sea

by Lily Crawford

photo by Lily Crawford's father

Nostalgic California Sunset

We are dancing

You and me

Sand and Sea

In perfect harmony.

Always touching

But can never embrace

Your kiss is lost on the wind, Sea

And mine can never be.

White capped waves pound the surf

Taunting Sand to give up earth.

Windswept mist caress and tease

Making Sand bow down to please.

Sea is boundless passion

Pure in her love for Sand

But her powerful waves

Will never hold his hand.

Sea is forever changing

And her beauty is rare

Like a jewel with no equal

To compare.

Sand is forgiving and eager to please

Standing solid as a tree.

And always reaching

For the embrace that can never be.

Sea begs Sand for one moment more

Together as they meet on a forgotten shore.

Wanting to embrace and reach for more,

Loving and hating the memories they bore.