So much
more than
a snapshot
of a pier.
Conjurer of
captured memories
of a day
in February
far from
New England’s
icy breath.
Of sunshine
and warm sand.
Of barefoot
wandering
at water’s edge.
Of seashells.
Of comfortable
easy friendship
of old friends.
Of pelicans
diving for fish.
Of seabirds
so accustomed
to people 
they preened
and posed
for pictures.