Summertime Sea

Grains of burning sand shift under my bare feet 

As I dash towards an umbrella to escape the brilliant heat

The sweet smell of sunscreen wafts up my nose

While mom reminds me - yet again- 

Not to miss that spot on my toes

Armed against the sun I stride out onto the beach

Walking past the laughing children and their babbling, chattering speech

My eyes shut as a misty breeze caresses my face

I slip into the cool waters and lose myself in its embrace.