As I bask in your rays, beads of perspiration slowly form on my brow,

Your warmth is ever so inviting to my mahogany colored skin,

Digging my toes into the heated sand, I discover the cool earth underneath,

I take slow satisfying sips of tequila spiked lemonade,

Allowing the gentle breeze to caress my sun- kissed face,

You smile as your perfect reflection beams off of the ocean’s mirror,

Dolphins and fish swim freely beneath you, taking in your glory,

Trails of starfish and coral decorate the ocean floor,

Hollow sea shells crunch under care-free children’s feet as they fill empty buckets with water,

The fragrance of salt and seaweed dance in the air,

Intoxicating me with the reality that vacation has begun