A Piece of the Sea

Sunrise on Seabrook

A Piece of the Sea

for Nora

I took a piece of the sea

With me

When I left the island

I took a piece of the sea

With me

Saltwater and soft sand

I tried to take the breeze

With me

I tried to take the sun

I wanted to take it all

With me

I wanted to take it home

I need the peace of the sea

With me

To save for turbulent days

I need the hot salt air

With me

For winter’s biting haze

I remember jumping the waves

With you

You asked me to hold your hand

You wanted me to play on the beach

With you

Now there’s a piece on my nightstand

I have a piece of the sea

With me

I have it in a jar

I have the peace of the sea

With me

Now it never will be far

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