| My Sacred Place A cool breeze whispers against my hair It is quiet and serene, at my sacred place The soft grainy sand under my toes gives me a feeling of comfort and belonging My lungs breathe it in deeply The tang of salty air fills my nose The water recedes into low tide The sun is bright and clear There are no shadows Brilliant colors, magnificent blues and greens Sparkles dance across the water The calling of seagulls fills my ears, along with the rhythmic crashing of the waves. The faint sound of people parlaying on the beach drifts to me There is a camera in my pocket But no photo could ever Capture this same image This landscape that I see before me On Mother Earth The air is fresh, as if no one has ever breathed it before How many other people have stood here like me? I feel at peace. My mind is free I�m so grateful that this place is here This is my sanctuary |