Happiness  (inspired by the music in DeBussy’s Clair)

South of France

Windswept coastline

Tiny village

Lovers rushing 

On cobblestone streets

Hurrying to meet

Sore feet, tired ankles

Sandals catching on pavement

Arms akimbo, breathless

Sweet embrace

Love enfolded

Heartbeats steadied

Sunlight ripples off the sea

Winking happiness

As they sigh