press rewind

return to a moment

lost without the chance to

rekindle

remain in this delicate

place

quietly watch and remember

every word and feeling

shed a solitary tear

count to three

and then rise

and let go.

outstretched arms,

hands pointed upward

soaking sunrays

and catching filmy clouds

tingling skin,

heat skipping over faces

and the bluest of blue day

cradling leisurely bodies below

minutes turn to drawn-out moments

and a scarlet blush kisses skin

sun climbing higher

a glowing landscape

the sound of waves waking, breaking

weave prettily in the ear

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kicking legs

forward and back

making the swing go higher

fly higher

above treetops in the distance

the wind rushing hair

brushing faces

squeals of laughter

framed by a setting sun

almost home time

goodbye, dear playground.

cotton dress

flapping in a summer breeze

barefoot, toes curled in wet sand

a song stuck on repeat

inside a mind

ruffled hair, curling wisps

dancing in the air

tidewater sweeping feet

ship on the horizon

barely in sight

waving passengers to other shores

the sun lowering in the sky

a charming scene.