These I have loved;

The ocean’s waves, cold on my feet

The sand of the beach brushing against me

The melody of birds chirping from the shore

The sun breaking through the blinds as early as 6 in the morning

Walks on the beach while chasing angered crabs

Laying in the sun until my sunburn is bad

Going past all of the places I’ve loved and realizing my heart belongs to places rather than things

Plane rides with books, headphones, and peanuts to eat

Even the things I don’t talk about, such as TSA chaos

Dolphins in the distance humping over the waves

The view of the lighthouse casting through my bedroom shades

For I have loved North Carolina

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