The soft breeze 
kissed our skin 
the sun’s rays 
made our hearts swell

The ocean was beckoning us 
to take one last visit 
to the beach

The golden sun's rays hung 
lower and lower 
edging down towards the horizon

An orange blaze 
reflected on the gentle waves 
where the sky melded into sea

We sat on the bench 
taking in this fleeting, 
panoramic view 

wanting to hold the image, 
the color, the glorious blaze 
just a moment longer

As is autumn’s nature, 
the warm rays rapidly changed.  
There was a sudden coolness to the breeze
We soon donned on our sweaters and headed back

This was a day to remember
The light, the warmth, 
just enough memory to last us 
all winter through