The horizon above and beyond the expanse of ocean,
as far as the eye can see, is aglow with the
first rays of sunshine.

The early risers, the crabbers and
fresh salt air grabbers are slowly increasing
in numbers as the sun does its daily climb
upward, casting soft pinks and muted reds
overhead.

A coltish, athletic blond, kicking up clumps of sand,
along with a youthful yellow lab are bonding;
as she tosses a frisbee sailing unfettered
by the gentle breeze rustling
the tips of seagrass on nearby dunes.

As I observe the expansion of the early sun's luminescence
transitioning the rocking waves into sparkling diamonds
teasing the sparkle of the eye into a radiance felt
deep within my heart, I thank the man above
for one more bright sunshiny summer day.