The Sea

As the tides roll in the salty smell, I stand by the sea and know all is well. For the sound of the waves and the twilight sky, Calms my soul, and knows peace is nigh. And the reflection of the moon in the sea, Makes all the darkness inside me flee. And the sound of the crickets inside my head, Makes me feel like I'm back in bed. They entertain the turtles, slugs and sand, Them in their little cricket jazz band. Then, the feeling of wet sand on my toes, And the smell of the sea flowing in my noes, Then I see the glow of morning over the horizon, And peace fills my soul, the sun is rising. Then the cool sea breeze fills my hair, And as I look at the sky, I know dawn is near. Then slowly, the crickets stop. And the moon and stars begin to drop. Soon the sky will fill with light, So kiss goodbye the starry night. Kiss goodbye the stars and moon, For those white peppered flecks will be gone soon. And as the darker sky turns to gray, You must soon get ready for day.