Love On a Beach

I can't help but watch them As they run into the water, laughing, teasing, holding hands With the sun catching the color of her long, auburn hair The bronze of his young, muscular, legs So fascinated by them, ...I can't stop staring.. The beauty of their youth, .... With young love, so stunning in the sunset... I hold them in my gaze Until I lose them in the waves. You have been watching me, watching them.... Your hair has grey in it, recently trimmed, thinning in the crown There is winter showing on your face I remember this morning slipping into my swimsuit Critical of the mirror in front of me You laughed and said I was being silly You sigh, and take a deep breath of the ocean air You take another look at me As my eyes continue to search the water.. You reach across the blanket and touch my shoulder.. Saying just what I need to hear at that moment... "Give me a kiss, you beautiful girl".......... ....................................................