The Waves and the Sunset

Noah stared out the window of his house at the beautiful beach before him. Gentle waves brushed the shore, dragging sand away when they left. The sky overhead was blue and clear, and the soft scent of saltwater filled the air. The world, as always, was silent.

Noah's watch buzzed, and he looked at it. Someone was ringing the doorbell. Leaving the living room, he crossed to the front door and opened it.

Hi. Sun signed in ASL when she spoke to Noah, so he could understand. Care to join me for a walk on the beach?

Absolutely, Noah responded, smiling.

Taking Sun's outstretched hand, Noah stepped outside and closed his front door, letting Sun lead him across the beach.

The waves seemed small and almost playful as the couple laughed and swam and chased each other all across the beach, then sat to watch the sun set on the horizon.

Posted in response to the challenge Seaside.

Fainting Goat

UT

15 years old

More by Fainting Goat

  • I Promise You

    I promise you I care

    This I know for sure.

    I promise you I’m here

    Just maybe not to stay.

    I promise you I’m fine

    Just in my own way.

    I promise you I’m trying

    I swear I always have been.

  • Teenager

    I am a teenager

    My life is not simple

    I am traumatized and scarred

    And doing my best

    But it seems like adults can’t see this

    All they see is an anxious little girl

    Who doesn’t seem to care

  • If Only

    If only I’d never met you

    If only I had been stronger

    If only I had seen sooner

    Just how abusive you are

    If only I hadn’t let you

    Turn my life to ruin

    If only I hadn’t tried