The long flat beaches
With water shimmering
in the sunlight like glass.
The sheltered nooks
With safe, calm waters
for my kids to play.
Long runs to Cosy or the surf club
With my dog on crisp mornings.
Friendly faces down the street
Or at the Larder to say Hi.
Parks, markets, bike rides, beach,
Friends around, happy faces.
Fish and Chips at Fishos,
Ice cream on Bell St,
Coffee at Mobys.
I appreciated it all
when I was there,
And miss it so much
Now I'm gone.
Especially warm summer mornings
at Cosy with friends:
Kids paddling, and jumping
the gentle waves.
Holes been dug and
adventures been had.
Did I realise how spoilt we were?
