Beach Scene

I keep visiting the ocean Wanting it to be like in the movies. You know that scene The one where the whole cast get together And go to the beach.

That big break of tension In between the action where Everyone’s relaxed, the kids are playing, And maybe someone shares an epiphany.

I stand with my toes in the water, The waves echo off the cliff face That surrounds the beach, The sand grates against itself As the waves try to pull them, and me, out.

I can’t hold it all And I don’t need to But I thought I did, Keep trying to find some way to.