dream walkings

Honolulu 2024

The sun’s first light begins to sneak up behind Diamond Head. Not a soul to be seen on land, only a handful of surfers patiently waiting off shore. There is peace and only the sound of the waves breaking gently, turning their aqua blue body into frothy secrets, tickling the sand at their fringe before slipping away again. When the sun finally reaches over the jewel necklace, it turns the water to liquid silver before the full glory of its aqua blue. Baby Honu and her sisters play close to shore. By noon the ocean will change her color once again – a brilliant turquoise to the backdrop of music and the laughter of a hundred. The endless edge of the horizon moves me out of myself and I transcend the chaos. Floating here at sunset is one of my favorite things in the world to do. The crowd transitions from the water to the beach endeavoring to capture that perfect sunset photograph. From my position as flotsam, it is a vision of liquid gold, and the water’s touch is soft and sensual, slipping gently at my edges. Like making love with the sunset, the ocean – cradled in pure bliss.