One Day's Memories

I walked on lonely Moonstone Beach

One misty Saturday

When sounds of surf were muffled by

The foggy shroud that lay

Upon the sea, and on the dunes

Where children used to play.

I watched a couple stroll along

Oblivious of me,

They went their way as lovers do

When happy just to be

Together for a little while

To share the wind and sea.

I thought of days when you and I

Once drifted off to lie

Upon this stretch of sandy beach

Where seagulls wheel and cry,

And where we spoke of quiet love

That promised ne’er to die.

Those days were warm with carefree love

And I remember well,

When side by side we laughed and swam

On each incoming swell.

Then soaked up sun, entwined in love

With only gulls to tell.

I cling to those fond memories

Of happy times gone past,

Of days before you went away,

Of time that went too fast.

You’ve faded like this mist will fade

With love that didn’t last.

I wish we could return those days

Of sun, and sand, and sea,

I’m sure with wisdom gleaned from years

We’d live more peacefully,

And find that deep, eternal love

That’s meant for you and me.