My Beach

This is my beach
Early in the morning
Quiet
Empty
Peaceful
It's where I find my soul
As the waves crash in
And slowly ease back out
Into the enormity of the ocean
Later the beach will change
It will get crowded
People will run to cool off in the water
Dig holes
Build castles
But for now it's mine
I let my feet sink into the sand
I wiggle my toes
And feel the grains rub my skin
I smell the salty air
Feel the sun shining on my skin
I close my eyes
And just listen
As the waves crash in
And recede
The heartbeat
Of my beach