1

vacation condo
washing machine sounds
remind me of home

2

winning the lottery 
i show mom 
the starfish i found

3

ten-minute drive
we spend five
trying to pick a song

4

my brother and i 
race down the beach 
he never lets me win 

5

girls’ night in
I forgot
what we were laughing about

6

to-do list complete 
I finally 
rest my eyes

7

new magnet
one from each city
on the fridge

8

toes in the sand 
my worries 
go with the tide

9

family beach trip
the kids try
to outrun the waves

10

reds oranges and yellows 
I tug my coat 
tighter

11

destination unknown—
to everyone 
left at home

12

heated debate
only one correct way
to roast a marshmallow

13

date night argument
plates are thrown
opa!

14

the drive
feeling longer than
the vacation

15

the ride back
sand between 
a crack

16

in and out
inhale exhale
the tide goes

17

racing thoughts
silenced 
when I’m with you

18

the only worry
the sand
between my toes

19

spring break
sunset on the beach
what the hell is an enantiomer?

20

back on the airplane
I dust sand
out of my book

21

waves splash, birds chirp
sand in places
sand should not be 

22

the sunshine state
vacation on the beach
home to me

23

skin covered
in sidewalk chalk
we rinse off in the sprinkler

24

taking the long way back
the extra steps
calm

25

rinsing my sandy feet
somehow I still leave
a trail on the kitchen floor

26

lulled to sleep by
the crashing waves
beach nap

27

finally alone—cozy with a book 
doorbell rings 
uber eats

28

sandcastle village 
washed away 
by an angry wave

29

warmth radiates
it calls my name
my cozy bed

30

family vacation
a full week
on airplane mode

31

winter break!
finally
minimum wage

32

weighted blanket   cancels weekend plans