Day at the Beach

Heart beats like a drum
Its rhythm explodes in me
Rat tat tat drumming.

Tympani of thumps
Waiting till my darling arrives
Heart madly thumping.

Dune’s peak he now mounts
His smile outshines noonday sun
Love overcoming.

Come sit beside me
On the warm welcoming sand
I brought a blanket.

Come rest here with me
We can watch the waves roll in
Endless beach rhythm.

Drumming of my heart
Echoes on the balmy beach
Pulse of waves roll in.

Gazing on the ring
Of the distant horizon
Curves, touching the sky.

Share a perfect day
Gulls squeal, wind blows, we whisper
Share our heart’s soft beats.

Share a perfect day
Gulls squeal, wind blows, we whisper
Share your beach blanket.

Purple, rose, orange
Overtake fading azure
Streaks from setting sun.

“What is in your hand?”
“I have a surprise for you!”
Little golden box.

Heart beating in throat
Man kneels down on the blanket
Ring a perfect fit.

Bells will ring today
Blanket now a red carpet
Trade drum for organ.

©Corinne Mustafa
   November, 2012