Deckchairs
on a pebble beach,
hands almost touching,
fingers brushing.
Deckchairs
on a pebble beach,
excited laughter,
quickening breath.
Deckchairs
on a pebble beach,
sun setting,
night time creeping.
Deckchairs
on a pebble beach,
the child who collected
shells on the shore,
a child no more.
Deckchairs
on a pebble beach,
sandcastle hearts
and tidal wave tears.
Deckchairs
on a pebble beach,
the seaside
will never
be
the same.