Peace and Serenity

by Shane Inouye

No barking dogs

No constant honks of cars

Only the sound of crashing waves

and crooning plovers

With the feel of warm sand at my feet

I am not alone with all the nature around me

The swaying trees

The swimming school of yellow fish

With the smell of flowers

and the ocean breeze in the air.

There is peace and serenity

No yelling or fighting

Only the gentle breeze

Whispering in my ear

While I watch the gracefulness of the sea turtles

Gliding in the water