The waves slosh across the sand,
Making soft innocent sand harden.
Our sand.
Sand that filled every empty space between your fingers,
As you showed me the seashell beneath.
The waves crash against the rocky caverns beside me,
Echoing so loud my body trembles at the sound.
Our caverns.
Shallow water covering the ground
Like an inviting blanket of sin.
Beckoning is in that night out of the storm.
“Let’s seek shelter there”
You murmur,
Cold hands gripping mine.
We talked til the morning sun dried up
All the puddles outside,
Every crystal within the sand
Proudly shining to meet the sun’s rays.
Proud.
Proudly we walked hand in hand,
Unafraid of our new found love.
All the sailboats and tourists,
Lined up nicely in a row.
Cameras out for a big show.
Behind the caverns,
Where the moss covered green
Covers the rocks like a bad painting,
You kiss me gently.
Gently, like the crab who pitter patters beside me.
He fills this emptiness with his sound.
The sun on my skin warms my heart,
Deep down it dries my sadness
As it welcomes a brighter day.
A time forgotten.
Kisses, laughter, innocent moments
Of first loves still framed memories.
The waves crash quietly into my toes,
Reminding me it’s time to leave.
Leave my sad thoughts to sea,
Like you left me.
By: Tabatha Goughneour 2019
Tranquil darkness 