At one o'clock our day started

Rather than the earlier time of

10, but plans change all the time anyway.

I meant it when I said

"You look beautiful", and in that moment

There was nothing more true.

But there would be a time later on

Where it would be even more so.

Eclipsing the shore in 40 minutes

In search of a hidden spot

To find the perfect shells

Would have felt perfect if I

Had the guts to grab your hand.

But how could I even bring myself

To mar the image of

An angel in the sand?

Your figure was a beacon

Drawing me along, suggesting quietly

That I follow and see

What lays in store.

One day I'll take you back

To share a kiss on the rocks

And a happier moment.

Sneaking sidelong glances

From the corner of my eye

To see if you were still there,

My hand itched the entire time

(To entwine my fingers in yours

And try on a little happiness for once,

See if it fit and how it felt)

Hoping you are ok with what you see.

Next time I'll be braver,

But until I actually do

I hope you can be patient with me.