Living builds a vault around the heart
Not so much as protection
Just a time saver
No opening and closing of the door
At inconvenient times
To scatter focus
Or sense of purpose
Or whatever else might seem
More important or useful
Than undirected
Unfocused
Basking in the sunshine
With waves white with foam
Splashing over my face
Love

Happy Birthday
To my amazing 20 year old, on purpose daughter
Just remember, I’m on the beach loving you, playing
With no limits
Adoring you