Blue umbrellas line the beach 
along the Bang Thao Bay. Just a little 
closer to the sky sunbathers, 
shiny and heated bare in their skin. 

As I stare across the sandy coastline 
Haili walks by and offers his hand, 
warmth and innocence touch me 
and I reach out to hold on for only a moment. 
Throughout the day I cherish the encounter 
and hope secretly that there will be another; 
"I like you... a little less than love" he says. 

The boys work on the beach, 
selling jetski rides and snorkeling 
amusement to all those "getting away" 
from Life. 

The Andaman Sea is soft and moving, 
beautiful to breathe and heavenly 
to be a part of. 

Tiny sand crabs scutter between 
human existence, and find holes 
to bury themselves.  Their eyes stick out 
from their bodies and remind me 
how alien our own planet is. 

The longtail boat is a beautiful site, 
blending in peaceful harmony, 
its lines and elegance 
reaching out and upwards. 
The dark body stands in balance 
adding harmony as he moves the sea. 

Lin shows me how to feed the fish 
within the corals, their excitement 
aimed at the open shell in my palm. 
Bliss and wonder, amazement and love, 
innocence and truth! 

Ahh! Blessed are they 
who have shown me Life!