Las Paraguas Del Mar, Sara Mann'10

by Margie Lane

I heard the ocean call my name. With the excitement of childhood, My heart answered with a wild beat. As fast as life would let me, I rushed to her side. Leaving behind all that controlled what I did, I brought with me only what was me. Bubbling with the joy of seeing an old friend, I reached to touch her hand. Reaching back for me with frothy fingers, she tickled my toes. I danced back out of range just to tease. Then—teaser that she is—she surged forward to tickle me once more, up to m\ At her side I am as ageless as she is. We are very young and very old, together at one time. She shares with me secrets of all time. I share with her secrets of my life.