SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Kaleena Cote

gazing out across the sound
my toes poke seashells that they've found
and seagulls scuttle 'cross the ground
a sunday afternoon.
the waves, they crash as if on key
and clouds cast shadows over me
and children shriek out, so carefree
a sunday afternoon.
the wind is strong but nice and warm
a kayak tries to maintain form
a restless water, since the storm
a sunday afternoon.
a father keeps his son in sight
a boyfriend hugs his girlfriend tight
a child tries to fly her kite
a sunday afternoon.
the sun beats down upon my face
and freckles start to take up space
i never want to leave this place
a sunday afternoon.