Dappled
moonlight spreads its wings upon the beach
Casting
shadows on the dunes of golden brown
Logs
crackle in the darkness of sweet midsummer's night
Fingers
dancing with abandon as they reach up to the sky
Warm
summer breeze caresses the shimmering waves
As
prancing ponies weave their path gently to the shoreline
The
kiss of sunlight brushes briefly across my face
It's
warm breath soothing the skin and calming the soul
A
multitude of
Sing
out loud and strong
Songs
that mingle in the firelight
Songs
of life and love forlorn
Songs
of happiness and joy
And
the summer's waking call
This
scene of stunning beauty stretches out before my eyes
Rhythmic
bodies twist in time with the motion of the stars
Friends
new and old rejoice in the welcome they have found
Families
and friends gathered on the rippling water's edge
Birds
singing in time with the rhythm of their music
Seaweed
and sea-spray and charcoal permeates the air
I
recognise the face of perfection reflected in the flames
A
momentary glance drifting slowly through the crowd
In
this company of these strangers
I
stand alone amidst the throng
Sands
of time slip slowly out to sea
Washed
away with morning sunrise
I
know she saw not me
©
Fergus Martin
May
2014
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