the long walk

it's a long
walk from
where we are
to the pier.
but the sun is
low on the bay
side and the ocean
is a subtle
shade of grey
and green,
still warm
this late in
the day. and
we walk, letting
the waves roll
up and over
our feet, shoes
in our hands.
it's a long
walk from where
we are to
the pier, but
we are willing
to at least
try, to see
how far we make it.