Sitting at Kailua Beach

Eyes closed,

breath's no match

for soft wind,

that insists

on tickling body,

head to toes.

Waves crashing,

bump

against both ears,

almost drowning

"Mommy" shouts

from excited children.

Love's hand

resting on knee,

joins soft touch

from casual elbow,

to fill heart

with sweetness.

Decay

from pine needles,

connives

with salty air,

to tease

ready nostrils.

Senses,

awakened,

solicit watchful mind,

all at once.

Startled self

acquieces.