Take my hand; let’s go for a walk
Along the beach, and amongst the rock
I’ve seen you grow, too fast for me
Your spirit now reaches, beyond us three
Let’s watch the tide, move in and out
And see the birds chased all about
Your body’s tall and muscles strong
Your legs walk fast and move along
Skip some stones, one, two, three
Hey, one for you, then one for me
That crooked smile still brings me joy
But now I know, you’re not my little boy
Sunlight reflects and makes water glow
A small boat passes and gives a tow
Out further Keenan’s tugboat is on its way
To another home in another bay
It’s been too long since we traveled here
Along the beach, just you and me
Our love is simple, intertwined and free
And blessed with beauty along this sea
Let’s do this again another day
And hope life’s simpler along the way
Robert Best - Southworth, Washington
