Paradise
Created: 06/13/2005
On the shore of the beach, I note for the first time,
the clearness of the water as it frolics around my ankles,
and the softness of the sand squishing between my toes.
"Let's go!" rings in my ears as I climb into the car
and sing a silent goodbye to the waters of Hawaii.
Our perfect summer starts in Paris,
where the Eiffel Tower stands as one of the seven wonders of the world,
lighting up the night sky.
A visit to the Tower of London in England saddens our hearts
as our minds are filled with the untold stories of martyrs and royalty
once imprisoned.
We leave Japan with memories of
udon noodles and ancient castles with turrets
watching over the surrounding moats.
I step into the car and we drive to the beach as soon as the plane lands.
I greet the warm sun and giggle at the sand between my toes.
The cool water frolics around my ankles, and the waves chase me
as I race back to shore.
The tourist industry labels Hawaii a "paradise."
After a trip around the world,
"Paradise" is home.
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