She said,"C'mon let's go down to the beach!"(Their property abutted the ocean.)
It was a strong descent, but we enjoyed the time~
We reached the beach and started our trek.
What delight ~ ~ the sun ~ ~ sand ~ ~ and ocean!
We laughed and shared ~ ~ two sisters gone off by themselves.
We talked of our childhood together~ ~ not aware of time or space.
Suddenly ~ ~ she screamed, "the tide is coming in ~ ~ run ~ ~ fast ~ ~ we must get back to our beach!"
The tide wouldn't wait.
We arrived back at our 'starting gate' ~ ~ wet~ ~ worn ~ ~ and safe.
We threw ourselves down on their hillside beach and laughed, screamed and hugged in thankfulness.
So...our lives:
Youth ~ ~ less concern over time or space.
Old age ~ ~ screaming thankfulness to God who brings us safely home.
