I reach the sand to watch the sunrise-
With the gentlest shades of purple, pink, orange,
and with the sun spreading out its arms
to cover the land.
The breeze kisses my cheeks.
The waves brush my feet,
whisking all my worries out to sea.
My body becomes one with the ocean.
My breathing starts to slow and is in sync
with the waves as the softly lick the shore.
I can feel the heartbeat of all the life surrounding me
from the smallest clam buried under the sand
to the seagulls flying high above.
This soon becomes too much to bear
when I felt what they felt

and experienced what they experienced.
I felt like I was one with them
I knew their memories
and what their purpose was.
I can’t help but wonder if this is what the world
was meant to be with everyone doing their part.
I wonder if I belong here with them or somewhere else.