Into the sea of me

Escape into the sand scape, the welcoming land scape 

As you ran with your little legs, hitting gently against the sand

Through a flock of seagulls 

Laughing as you parted them like the red sea 

Something about the way the sun hit mom and dad's face as they watched from nearby

Illuminating smiles that would not stand the test of time 

The beach feels different now 

The sand is different now too, 

Like a weight 

One that's work and comfortable

The way that nothing is anymore 

Memories of the different time are exhausting 

Running takes too much work

Sinking in the sand though,

It hugs you in a way no one does anymore

And you can let go and close your eyes in peace

And let go of all your tired troubles 

And just sink.