Ocean
Come sit beside the ocean
find a log on the beach
and rest your feet in the sand
feel the warm sand between your toes
and listen to the gentle sound of the surf
crashing in to shore
listen to the waves
washing pebbles up on to the beach
and follow the ripple of the tide
back out to sea
where it flows away
and off to the horizon
as far as you can see
Listen to the surf and sand
and let your senses free
to feel the soft breeze
caress your face
and smell the fresh salty air
Close your eyes
and listen, just listen
to the sound of your breathing
in and out
with the tides
slowing as you grow relaxed
and sleepy
repeating to yourself
"I am peaceful. I am peaceful. I am peaceful".