Sand

I stand still, quiet,
watching the sand beneath the rippling water
as it gently dances around my feet.
Storm clouds gather overhead,
the sky turns inky black,
and the water begins to swirl.
The sand rushes,
stinging my bare skin,
as the current tries to pull me under.
Thunder roars, lightning flashes,
and a wave crashes over my head
in an attempt to drown my cries.

I close my eyes, count to ten,
then open them again.

The sky is blue,
and once again,I stand still, quiet,
watching the sand beneath the rippling water
as it gently dances around my feet,
and this time,
I know the sand is life.