the wide blue sky

there were the family
vacations.
your family. your wife,
your son.
the dog put in the kennel.
the week long
stay at an ocean side
hotel.
the umbrellas and blankets,
towels,
and toys.
the setting up of camp
near the shore.
sandwiches made,
cold drinks in the cooler.
the digging in.
the lotions spread.
everyone happy
and warm in their
unfolded chairs beside
the ocean roar.
a book in each lap,
read slowly, ever so
slowly as a plane pulled
a banner
across the wide blue sky.