My Escape

I have a place that I can go;
Just to be alone with me.
I escape to a sandy beach;
Rolling along the sea.

The salty smell of the water;
Fills the surrounding air.
The gentle breezes follow me;
Flowing freely through my hair.

The warmth of the sun surrounds me;
Draping over all my skin.
I feel the heat in every pore;
As it warms me from within.

Gulls are flying overhead;
As they're searching for their food.
What a wonderful place for me to be;
Such a calm and peaceful mood.

I feel the sand beneath my feet;
As I carry my shoes in my hands.
The warmth is coming from the earth;
Through the pebble-dotted sands.

This is my escape place;
And it feels so very real.
Thank you God for giving me;
The ability to feel!!

© Betty Hawkins
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