By Hava Zejnullahu
Imagine strolling along a picture-perfect beautiful island beach
nothing but a gentle breeze flowing through your hair.
You amble along barefooted
for miles aside the clear turquoise water’s edge.
The cool refreshing ebb and flow of the ocean
surrounds your feet as if an old friend just gave you a warm hug after a long journey.
You hear the faint peaceful singing
of the Elfin Woods Warblers in the distance
they fly back and forth
amongst the tall, lush tropical greenery.
You discover that even the soft, fine and deliciously velvet sand
under your feet
is comforting
stable even.
As you look out into the abyss of limitless ocean
an alluring ray of genial sunshine kisses your face
and you smile.
Smile from the secure embrace
of such an unimaginable vision
of enchanting paradise
the Lord has bestowed upon you.
So-much-so, that it truly illuminates your soul
like the baptism of a newborn child.
You can’t help but close your eyes
take a deep breath in
to be engulfed by the perfect combination
of tropical flowers
coconut and suntan lotion
with just a hint of sea salt
to heighten your senses.
To experience such beauty
tranquility and calmness
is to be blessed.
I never had the opportunity
to experience such beauty
on an actual desert island
but when I am with you
I am provided with that pure at heart peace of mind.
The kind you only experience
when you are on this imaginary island.
Who would have ever thought
I would be so fortunate,
to come across such an incredible human being?
