Points of Solace

We visited friends by the shore And as soon as we opened the door The crash of each wave And the ocean view gave Me some insight I’d not had before. For though I have a different view, From my bench I can see water, too And the river, to me, Is what will guarantee That my spirits will lift, as on cue. If we’re lucky, we all get to find Someplace special to help us unwind. Whether river or waves Every one of us craves Points of solace by which we’re defined.