I saw you walking to the beach

the wind upon your unclothed skin
salt from the sea in the air
sand between your sea-drenched toes
waves catching you unaware
scent of summer in your hair

I saw you walking to the beach
on hometown sidewalks made of dirt
you chose to let the ocean keep
you away from a world of hurt
sunlight fading your old t-shirt

I will always wish that I was younger
the same age as my youthful heart
I will always feel the hunger
for a love that will not part

make me unafraid to start