Here in the Salt

The morning laid a path of gold 
Across the water, wide and slow. 
We ran where foam drew maps in sand, 
Salt on our lips, the day in hand.

The waves came in, the waves went out. 
We laughed until the tide turned round. 
And every mile we thought we’d find 
Was right here, keeping time.

Happiness is close at hand, 
Here in the salt, here in the sand, 
Not somewhere past the farthest blue. 
It’s in this day, it’s here with you. 
When the long light leaves the land, 
Happiness is close at hand.

We watched the sun sink out of sight, 
Then found a place to rest that night. 
Our tired feet, our easy smiles, 
The hush of water, mile on mile.

Above us, stars began to show, 
Like little lamps the dark had sewn. 
I held your hand and understood 
We had what we were wishing for.

Happiness is close at hand, 
Here in the salt, here in the sand, 
Not somewhere past the farthest blue. 
It’s in this day, it’s here with you. 
When the long light leaves the land, 
Happiness is close at hand.

No need to chase the distant shore, 
No need to ask for something more. 
The tide returns, the night is wide, 
And all we need is by our side.

Happiness is close at hand, 
Here in the salt, here in the sand, 
Not somewhere past the farthest blue. 
It’s in this day, it’s here with you. 
With grateful hearts and quiet plans, 
Happiness is close at hand.

The waves come in, the waves go out. 
We’re here, and that is what it’s about.

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