Happy sands.

Whenever you meet a loner,
no matter what they tell you,
it's never because they enjoy solitude;
it's because they've tried to blend in the world before,
and the world continues to disappoint them.

-Jodi Picoult, My Sister's Keeper

***

The long stretch of sand sank bit by bit,

forming many tiny patches - footsteps.

The chilled, breezy atmosphere filled with absolute stillness;

until the hushed spell was broken by distinctly chirpy voices -

of me, of mom's and of dad's.

Brimming sprightly in my heart was
pure joy and overwhelming glee.

Linking my fingers into dad's and mom's,

I was the happiest girl strolling along the beach;

the exact replica of a fairy-tale princess,

blissfully endowed with two impeccable guardians

on both her sides.

Eternally. I want it all to last
for an eternity.

P,M,C,S,L-

All five of you are my treasure. My desideratum.