The dark clouds came our way so quickly
and darkened our sun filled day
We were oblivious to the cries overhead
from the seagulls as they flew away
in search of shelter
from the incoming storm

We were too engrossed in one another
to notice the lightning on the horizon
We were making our own electricity
Heavy droplets of rain began
to pound on our salty skin
Only then did we awaken from love's trance
and leave our beautiful beach

We took refuge under the shelter
of a disused boatshed
From here we watched how angry
Mother Nature had become this day
as the waves lashed the shore
and the beach became deserted

You put your arms around me
and held me close to you
as we watched our day transform
from a perfect sun filled day
into a perfect Summer storm