Dawn
the serenity of the sea…
tinkling of shells as gentle waves recede
tiny chimes that only
pure solitude can reveal
Seagulls, terns and pipers
slowly awaken in the sand
fluttering their wings and heads
They shake off the cobwebs of the night
and waddle toward the shore
silhouetted in the lavender morning light
To the west
the sea stretches to infinity
steely-blue pastels
rippling satin
A mirrored playground for dolphin
to glide with grace
as they gently frolic with each other
leaving behind a small wake
The sky to the east
stunning turquoise blue
illuminated by the rising sun
palm fronds tipped with silver
etch-a-sketch patterns in the sand
Sea grass on the dunes
sways in the breeze
carrying a distinct salt-air fragrance
misty and pure
Magnificent
the power of Mother Nature
the privilege of these moments
all-consuming peace
inspiring awe and the sheer pleasure
of being a guest in her paradise
Kristin Sadler, December 2005
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