I can feel the tears welling in my eyes
That final stroll of the evening along the beach
The final stroll of the season
Tomorrow I return muself home
To my friends, family, and my work
This past week has been a wonderous step out of my chaotic life
For once I can sit in my rocking chair with my book in my hand, a soda on the table, and my music faint in the background.
The overwhelming peace and relaxation of a week alone is incredible.
I have many beautiful neighbors and friends in this tightly wovan community
It is like going to heaven for a week
The sun, the beach, the peace of not constantly being on the go.
Breathing in this salt air, the waves lapping my toes, calling to me
That final beckoning for me to remain here and never leave,
This beach, this house, this family I love so much.
I never want to leave
This is truly the most wonderful place in the entire world.

**HARWICHPORT, CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS**

09/21/2001

Posted on 09/21/2001
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