Hot grains of sand turned cool as the ocean tide came in. In the distance, a Tarpon jumped with the sun's reflection, and a school of sharks came dangerously close to claiming my feet. Still, there is no better place on earth than sunset on the beach.
Far off into the vastness of blue waters, a sailing ship heading due South makes me wonder where its destination is and wish I were its captain. A salty dog who's rung more salt out of his socks than most have ever sailed on.
Down the way, a bonfire glows in the darkening sky as one of many beach parties gets underway. Laughter and singing bring a smile to my face as I remember a song and the bonfires of my youth.
Darkness has fallen, turning everything black except for the white caps that glow from the moonlit sky. Time for this old sailor to head back home, as the cool sand washes between my toes, leaving my footprints behind to be claimed by the sea.
Mike 2025
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