If I Never Saw the Sea Again

What if I never saw the sea again?
What if I never heard the waves hit the shore?
What if I never felt my feet upon the sand?
What if I could never come here anymore?
Yet life is filled with moments like these,
When I see the boats racing by
And feel the gentle breeze
And watch the seagulls fly.
May your presence fill me with a thankful heart, I pray.
Even if I never come again to the sea
At least I have today.

Dean Albritton
(Written by the sea, February 24, 2009)