White clouds drifting 
high above the sea 
a tether for our eyes 
conjoining you and me - 

Spring kite soaring, 
shadow on the shore 
spirits high flying,  
graceful to adore - 

Water-birds singing 
ocean songs of love, 
soft hearts bleating 
feathers of a dove - 

Driftwood morning 
orchid in the rock, 
nature’s  adorning 
flower is a frock -  

Sea breeze blowing 
balmy afternoon, 
warm star glowing 
setting very soon - 

Slow boat rowing 
 just beyond the dune, 
wild waves slowing 
heaven of blue moon- 

Anne Bryant-Hamon 
     © 1998