Waves

by John Lamb

Waves crashed against the shore.

Lightning flashed across the sky.

Wind blew strong

through the trees

as we sat by the lake's shore.

We talked of joy and love,

pain and loss.

We dropped our masks.

Unafraid, our true selves to show.

But too soon

came time for leaving.

We replaced our masks,

so others would not see

and went home.

But I still hear the waves

and feel the wind on my face.