This was inspired by a Creative Writing Ink photo prompt.
I gaze out beyond the palms, to the beach where we first kissed. Remembering the cool breeze on our sunburnt faces as we lay snuggled under the shade of a sea-buckthorn bush – it’s branches swarming with ripe orange berries against the azure blue sky.
It had been a summer of wondrous memories, but today tears spill down my cheeks.
It was here I first met you, laughing as you disappeared under a wave, popping up again a moment later.
I was in the shallows, sand trickling through my fingertips when you approached. I remember your outstretched hand, a grin across your starlit face and a tangled matt of blonde hair across your eyes.
All night we danced and I giggled as you twirled me around and around, until our feet ached and our hearts sung.
By the time the stars spilled across the sky, we huddled on the sand, your fingers laced through mine. With eyes sparkling like sapphires, you told me your heart was full.
Your words gave me wings to fly amongst the stars.
This morning, as dawn broke, I was woken by the siren call.
And now you are gone, stolen from me.
I promised you my heart.
But it wasn’t enough to save you.
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