The Ocean by Melissa Minners     I close my eyes Lay upon the sand And open myself up To the beauty at hand   Hear the waves Crash upon the shore Gobbling up sand Still yearning for more   A misty spray Caressing my skin Arousing a sense Of tranquility within   Smell the air Salty yet clean Open my eyes To take in the scene   Waters bright blue Wave caps of white A tremendous beauty Whether daybreak or night   For feedback, visit our message board or e-mail the author at talonkarrde@g-pop-net.