The Waves

The waves sneak up to the shore
as if wanting to engulf it but not quite sure
they whisper in the softest way
asking for the sun to stay

But as the sun departs it sends an array of light
saying, "I will be here after night"
it stays in view as long as it can
for just one last look at the waves and the sand

Then night rises swiftly and carries the wind
it brings up the moon for a light that is just dimmed
the waves start to roar in fright
so, so scared of the night

They scream and cry,
"light please come back and fill the sky!"
they crash onto the beach in despair
and the water grows colder from the night air

It seems to last forever this lack of light
and the sun has abandoned them and is out of sight
the waves know this story very well
soon time will tell

The night will end and the day will draw near
but the waves will always remember that nightly fear