Before the Storm

Before the Storm

Morning sun of a cloudless sky,
Bursts through our window pane.
Gulls from the beach passing by,
Remind of tomorrow's rain.

Four years ago visited here,
A guest of kids afflicted.
None simple?  No, most severe,
But love from little ones predicted.

September tides warm my toes,
Surf and seaweed stake their claim.
High on the sand breakers flow,
Cape beaches remain the same.

But life and love are most dear,
To us just passing through.
Reason for frailties are not clear,
We live for now and make do.

Winter's coming cannot be stalled,
Summer sun tries it's best.
When lives complete is not foretold,
Or the child who leaves the nest.

So press your child to your breast,
And save these times forever.
Shorter than life for all the rest,
Weave love's strings before they sever.