The beach remembers

Lover's tastes and trash

And it can't forget


Too many breezes blow

In strong currents

And sand tossing tourists


Piles of humanity

Discarded playthings

And burnt butts


Cans crushed under foot

Seasoned among sea oats

And barley stained


His hands upon her

Rumpled sands swaying

And tides wetting


Every passion gets remembered

By the beach beneath us

And our trash