At The Edge

stand at the edge

supported by firm sand

watch the foam

feel the cool

lapping at toes

be still

just be

let it be

slowly the sand moves

starts to wiggle free

from toes and heels

know that the time

for stillness

is past

know it is time

to chose

rigid, false control

followed by

an inevitable fall

or to release the grip

let go, let loose,

and dance

with the sand

and sparkling spray