By the Sea

Silent. Finelly my mind is quiet. Here on the sea, there is silence despite the roaring waves and storm wind. I look at the sea, take a deep breath – I am Home! Life is gradually slowing down and peace returns.  I watch the water come and go. My breath slow down, and the heart gets relieved. Bare feet part the cold wave and slowly sink into the soaked sand that gently surrounds them. Safe and warm, they are embraced by the beach. The seagulls circle above me, playing with the rising gust in wild dances. It is a joy to watch them hovering in the air currents and playfully utilising every breeze. What lightness there is to be found their flight.

The wind blows coldly over the water and whispers soothing words of courage, as I gaze out at the rough sea and extend my hand. The cover of grey cloud promises approaching rain and makes me dream. The smell of salt rises to my nose and I feel the chill of sea breeze in my face. It has been a long time since I felt so alive.

Finally, I can feel myself again and I know that I can move forward. Inevitably I must smile and open my eyes. The realty has me back. A crow sits in the birch tree in the front of my window and looks at me expectantly. Sighing, I look up at the sky: Let’s go! I close the window. Ready to plunge back into the rush of life.

No matter where I am, I carry the coast inside me. The sea in my heart, and the melody of the waves and the wind in my ears.

Deep inside I make the Promise. Soon, soon I will go Home. I will visit the sea again.