dreaming

the sky cloudless
the wind blowing my hair
on a beach that looked like home
the sea sparkling
the sand dazzling white

someone urged us to run along the beach
we ran along the broadwalk instead.
laughing
i feel the wooden planks underfoot
when our eyes meet
we throw our heads back in amusement
when we realise
how silly it must all look.
we're joined at the hand
in reassurance and gentleness

we meet a mutual friend
whom we have to pretend like
nothing's happening
it feels so secret
yet so big inside.