Longing

I am longing
to inhale deeply and fill my lungs
with humid salty sea air;
to leave lone footprints in silky beach sand;
to drift asleep lulled by the rhythm of rolling waves.

I am longing
to leave winter sitting in the front room
as I sneak out for a brief dalliance
with the heat, sand, sea and sun;
respite from the frigid.

I am longing...