For Barbie - At Qualicum Beach

I remember children's laughter carried on the breeze. I remember wading in ocean water, barely to our knees. We'd walk for what seemed like miles on days when the tide was out trying to find deeper water. It was there, we had no doubt. Soft sand between our toes, dodging a crab or two. Giggling and splashing in warm waves. That was me and you. Those were magical days and that beach still looks the same, especially when the tide is out and the ocean looks so tame. When I smell the fresh ocean breeze and it ruffles my graying hair, I think back to those days and I wish we both were there. 22/08/2014 for Barbie's 59th birthday tomorrow