Serenity

The waves kiss the shore
delicately touching
each grain of sand.
The sun paints the sky
in dramatic brushes
of pinks, purples, and blues
hinting at a day well-served.
Gulls chatter above
with warm greetings of
“Good evening.”
“Nice weather.”
“Sleep well.”
Hues of green line
the multicolored tans
exuding serenity
one breath at a time
as wind moves across
their leaves.
In this place
In this time
the heart pauses
the mind reflects
the body relaxes
We are one.

Jenna Cornell holds an MFA in creative and professional writing. Her written work has been published in both online and print publications. A writer, filmmaker, and visual artist, her latest poem, “My Terms,” was published in the Northern Lights Journal in 2023. Jenna is currently working on several creative projects.