and standing there –

on that great shore –

i watched you wave goodbye…

no words.

no sound dare interrupt

the reverence of that moment.

earth – touched sky.

winds ceased.

all creation – still…

i imagine that you thought

of summer,

when still a child.

the innocence of life before the knowing.

and possibly,

fond memories shared with family,

with friends.

and standing there –

on that great shore-

i saw your bright eyes shining.

effervescence – in your smile.

no sorrow – no fear –

no wonder,

in your going –

away…

and standing there –

on that great shore –

as oh so gentle – the sun kissed the sea,

you were gone.

knowing that today,

i cannot follow –

i wrap your memory in my heart.

hold tightly to my thoughts.

until again –

on that great shore –

you wave once more,

and i too – travel home…