I take a sip and close my eyes. Empty swimming pools. I take a puff and open them. Packed strip clubs. I take a step. Drained bottle in the sand. I raise my hand. Vibrant stars along the water. I slowly sigh. The sound of waves like musical notes. I turn my head. ******* with inviting eyes. I take a seat. Passing police cars. I take another sip. Drunken friends singing somewhere in the night. I take another puff. Homeless men digging through trash. I lower my head. Crying children in open windows. I stand up. A lonely boy lost in the noise.