The Shifting Tide

Phrases rolled like salt from the ocean A warm fine sand set it all in motion Our laughter rang through glasses and clatter After all, would any of it matter? Magic moments in the sand Gave way to gentle touches of your hand Lots of stories to be told In between the kisses that you stole! The sun began to set its course Through all of this, we maintained our force There would be no more to do than frown For soon I realized, you’d be not around So suddenly when blueness pierced the sky It was one moment I needed just to sigh Into your gaze and the shifting tide I now knew I could abide