Inside there’s a stillness, a sadness
I knew this day must come, but still I’m not ready
It’s not goodbye, it’s au revoir
For you are my teacher, my guide
Your wisdom knows no bounds
Your expanse is infinite
No soul that visits is left untouched
You have the power to change lives
To take lives
You command respect, and those that don’t take heed are forever held in your deep blue embrace
But for those that do, you have so much to offer
The gift of life
The promise of adventure
The thrill of the surf
Life is all around
Holiday makers that come and go
Locals that live their daily lives by your side
Lifeguards that perform heroic acts when called upon
The ebb and flow of life
Rolling in and out with the tide
We ride high on the crest of a wave
But to experience this joy, we must also know the depths of your icy cold waters
Because it’s only by facing the shadows that true bliss is felt
It’s only by sinking to the depths that we may rise to our full potential
And so for now, I’ll take all this onboard
For now, I’ll heed your messages and let them dance within my soul as I return to my daily life
But know that I depart with your words of wisdom held deep in my heart
And until then, I’ll enjoy our last moment of stillness together
I’ll let my heat beat to the rhythm of your essence
I’ll savour this connection as I gaze upon your turquoise canvas
For all too soon it will be time to turn and leave
Suddenly it’s here
The moment I’ve dreaded arrives
I take one last fleeting look and the spell is broken
The deep connection lost
For now, but not forever
Definitely not forever!