Sitting on the sandy shore where flowers dance and butterflies sing,
You gaze across the endless soft ripples of the serene blue ocean that spreads expansively in front of you.
The sun glistens on the earth where it meets the magical sky that is scattered with dainty see-through clouds.
The slightest breeze caresses your skin.
You embrace the daydreaming and wonderment that comes over you.
Inquisitively,
You ask yourself,
How far away is the horizon?
What is the life that's thriving below the ocean's surface?
What type of bird is singing in the distance?
Where is the source of the laughter that I hear?
You take a deep,
Long breath and exhale.
You listen to the waves as they meet your feet and retreat back.
They are consistent and growing in frequency.
You open your eyes to savor the view,
And surprisingly,
You catch the sight of a beautiful boat in the distance.
Imagination grows.
Curiosity is piqued,
And you see the boat's outline growing bigger.
Details of its structure come into sight.
It is a classic design with mahogany flanks,
Beautiful flares,
And has a soft rumble.
Its bow is rising and falling,
Reminding you of a teeter-totter.
You sense memories of the past,
Decades of memories,
Romance,
Courtships,
Glamorous toasts,
Ladies in floral dresses,
And men wearing crisp white collared shirts,
Hours of sunbathing,
Children playing,
And endless adventure.
Beautiful sunrises,
Candlelight dinners,
And breathtaking sunsets.
Oh,
The many docks and wonderment of waters that have been explored on this vintage boat.
You embrace the daydreaming and wonderment.
You take a long,
Deep breath in,
And exhale,
And you repeat this a few more times.
Complete relaxation comes over you.
Closing your eyes,
You listen to the waves.
You blink your eyes from your daydream.
You realize the boat has slowly floated to you.
It sings an invitation.
And with certainty and excitement,
You wade through the thigh-high water to step aboard.
Water trickles off your feet,
And you are carried away.
As you settle into the perfectly formed chair,
You notice a mystical,
Elusive,
Wonderful smell.
This boat confirms your previous daydreams,
And relates to every small amount of memory and good feeling.
The bouquet is of wood,
Cigar,
A hint of burning bourbon,
Chocolate,
And gasoline.
Every care you had has evaporated,
And soon you are emotionally swaying on the deck,
Bare feet dancing to the music of your own dream.
The watercraft maneuvers on the glistening water and nestles itself between the swells.
Peace,
Reassurance,
Confidence,
Joy,
And love reside right here.
You embrace the sun's rays,
The field of the ocean's crest.
You linger on the boat,
And you rest.
You are ready to slumber.
You are falling,
Falling,
And falling into a deep sleep.
Resting,
Resting,
Resting.
Music slowly increases in volume,
And the chatter of birds awakens you.
You are safe and fully aware of the gift of this experience.
You take a long,
Great breath in,
And breathe out.
You take another long breath in,
And as you breathe out,
You let go of every last ounce of tension.
The gentle breeze cools your skin,
And you hear the whispers,
Remember,
Remember,
Remember.
One last moment to close your eyes.
You are at peace,
And you open your eyes,
And find yourself sitting on the warm,
Sandy shore.
You are grateful for your journey.
A small,
Confident smile is drawn on your face as the boat gradually disappears below the horizon.
You know that you have arrived.
