© Declan McBride
Hot, soft sand under my feet
As I walk briskly into the crowded beach
Sea breeze presses on my bare skin
I start digging a hole and others join in
The wave seems beautiful as it gathers strength
But is crashes down on me like a white wash sumo
I crawl battered and tired from the swell
and paddle to calmer waters to relax and chill
I lie down silently on my board
looking up at the harsh sun
suddenly I’m feeling drowsy and slow
and gently close my eyes