By The Sea

A quite little cottage by the sea,

spending my days happy and free.

Winter nights staring into the fire

waiting for thoughts that will inspire.

Beaches empty and all to myself

an oasis away from everyone else.

Collecting shells to place on the mantle

alongside my various scented candles.

The sea breeze cuts through to the soul

leaving me fresh and feeling in control.

Some may regard it a lonely subsistence

but for me it is truly a heavenly existence.