New Beginnings

The white froth roared up the incline of the sea As the tide came in, the thirsty sand lapping it up. The mile long beach was deserted Except for the hotel guests and Mexican fisherman. All the pool deck chairs were taken So she walked down the sand dunes And spread out her blue and white striped towel. She was one with the azure blue sea. As she looked out towards the fishing boats, A grey whale jumped towards the sky, And quickly disappeared into the depth of blue reflection. She pulled out her notepad, sketching what had transpired. Her pencil swiftly drew the lines Some straight, some gracefully curved Shading light and dark, here and there Until the lively scene vividly appeared on paper. Once satisfaction was complete, Her pencil was carefully laid aside And she closed her eyes to shut out the noise, Travelling within her inner world. The peace and tranquility of her surroundings washed over her. As the hot sun warmed her brown body, She shed the wrappings of her ghosts and thoughts of the past To lay bare her soul for new beginnings.