I sat on the soft, golden sand, resting
my back against the swaying palm tree. The sun was so hot today and
the dappled shade of the tree gave welcome relief.
The soft, warm breeze ruffled my hair, bringing with it a warm, fragrant smell from the nearby spice market.
I smiled, as I watched a group of small children, wearing brightly coloured clothes, playing a game with small stones on the dusty earth a little way away. Their happy, bubbling laughter carried clearly to me. Innocents without a care in the world.
The soft, warm breeze ruffled my hair, bringing with it a warm, fragrant smell from the nearby spice market.
I smiled, as I watched a group of small children, wearing brightly coloured clothes, playing a game with small stones on the dusty earth a little way away. Their happy, bubbling laughter carried clearly to me. Innocents without a care in the world.
The sea, of the deepest azure I had
ever seen, twinkled in the sun. The water looked so cool and
inviting.
I kicked off my shoes, carrying them in
my hand and ran towards it.
I sat on a small pier, swinging my feet
over the edge to be caressed by the velvety smooth, cool water.
I watched small boats playing on the water, scudding along in the tranquil bay, as the wind breathed its warmth into their red sails.
I watched small boats playing on the water, scudding along in the tranquil bay, as the wind breathed its warmth into their red sails.
I felt totally immersed in the scene,
smelling, feeling, seeing everything in the minutest of detail.
From a great distance I heard a shrill
and discordant sound. It pulled at me, reminding me of things
elsewhere.
Perhaps if I ignored it, peace would
resume, I could relax once more.
The sound got louder, louder, nearer
and nearer until I could no longer ignore it!
It jerked me back to reality! I put the
book down upon the sofa, feeling angry about the disturbance.
I picked up the phone, longing to
return to my book and my imagination once more.
