EACH BREATH I TAKE
Sitting on the cold dry sand
Silhouettes of passers by
Lit by the full moon
Strolling thru the night.
Lapping waves creep in and out
Leaving deep sea treasures
Hidden by the nights shadows
In the light found by others
A gentle breeze fills the air
Crisp and salty sting my face
Closing my eyes I take a deep breathe
Letting myself be in this space
I watch the distant water ripple
Caught by full moon light
Twinkling like stars on earth
Breaking thru the dark of night.
Cold wet sand seeps between my toes
As I walk along the quiet shore
Waves still creeping in and out
Chills me to my core
Pull up my collar around my face
The salty breeze tossing my hair
Stuff my hands in pockets for warmth
Letting go of worries and cares.
Standing still water around my ankles
I look across the mighty sea
A serene calm comes when I close my eyes
Close my eyes and breathe.
Each breath I take diminishes my fears
Each breath I take cleanses my soul
Each breath I take clears my mind
Each breath I take makes me full.