kid

where the soft grass meets the sea

is where you'll find her

for eternity now. 

young and alive in vivid shades

of every color

she wears scarves that shimmer as they blow in the sea breeze 

and worn out flip flops printed with whales, 

covered in glitter that rubs off on everything. 

she is light as a feather 

dancing in the wind 

she twirls 

and watches the sea and the forest merge as she goes round

and round 

and round

she doesn't feel anxious

she's not worried about tomorrow 

about life 

or love 

all she feels is freedom

to watch clouds 

and make up stories about magical things

to listen to Beatles songs 

while she eats cantaloupe in the summer sun

to be simple 

for another day.