Beachy Sand Poem by Lonnie Hicks

I am beachy sand,
ground down mountain dust,

washed here by wet rain
to edge-bound shores

where I can feel the footprints
of millions who

come to me
for solace
walking my shores,

making love,
reconciling,
talking
departing
loving.

I am beachy sand-
my granules
are a million years old-
and I rest just below
your sandaled feet;

mute and warm
blanketed in summer heat.

I am warmth
that reassures you
that nature and you
still meet.

Lie down here;
I am here
with you.
We are both
Children of the Stars.


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