As the waves crash on the eastern shore
We dip our feet in the calm sea of the west
The sun has only began to arise
Bright with orange hope of noon beginnings
The sky looks like bright paint on a gray canvas
Soon we lay in the sand
The sun dries until only salt is left in our hair and skin
And you kiss the palm of my hand
Our breathing is slowed
Our lids drag and get very low
As if the light is like weight on our eyes
Too afraid to fall asleep
Because of sunburn
And the fact that we will miss time with each other
The sun beams on the western shells
Glittering like diamonds we pick them up and present
The gift of everlasting friendship

Never forget me even when you slumber
When the eastern shore is full of pain and thunder
The shells will glitter
The sun will hold you
our friendship my love will always ring true
The sky will be blue
And here I will stand
Waiting for you to join me
Resting in the sand