These
feet were made for walking
for t r a i p s i n g through the sand
cool
from waves that wash ashore
shells
tightly held in hand.
These
feet were made for splashing
flicking
salty spray up high
toes
tangled in long seaweed fronds
dodging
seagulls soaring by.
These
feet were made for running
pushing
off soft grains
knees
up high and little bounce
the
chase in frisbee games.
These
feet were made for digging
wriggling
down below
sand
piled up past ankle height
stand
firm against the tow.
These
feet were made for swimming
paddling
over waves
toes
pointed with legs kicking strong
surf
atop the watery maze.
These
feet were made for tip-toe-ing
quietly
at night
sleepy
now, in need of rest
'til
tomorrow… when there’s new light.
