At the beach with Mabel.

 Sand

small shells

small coral

ground fine

and sugar crystals. 

sticking to her cheek

needing two or three times, a gentle wipe

curled in my lap 

palm shading 

leaves swaying

sun shining through the leaves and sprinkling light. 

close hug and smile

sand in her hair

bits and pieces

warm and sunkissed

ocean in front

full heart within.