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Oh, the warm breeze of the Gulf lulls me as the sun leaves tiny kisses
on my face...makes me feel it deep down, no part of me it misses.
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My bed of beige sand begs for me to be a child again on this relaxing day,
But I am too busy listening to what the little gulls might have to say...
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I feel so very small and insecure against the majesty of this inlet.
Oh, that I could send away all burden of my wrongs and my regret.
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I think of all the seasons, memories, and occasions that God sent my way.
Have I done my best to live them fully, or have I let them slip away?
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The beach becomes a spiritual mirror of which I must peer,
It begs me to take this journey forward, in His love, without fear.
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As the waves go back and forth, He commands, "No further."
He is my God, and I should have no other!
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I've replaced my ugly burdens with a bucket and a shovel..
Now I'm free to build a castle instead of my small hovel!
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About the Creator
Shirley Belk
Mother, Nana, Sister, Cousin, & Aunt who recently retired. RN (Nursing Instructor) who loves to write stories to heal herself and reflect on all the silver linings she has been blessed with :)
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