The bumpy road vibrated from under us

As my brother and I lounged in a wagon the color of a fire hydrant

Drowning in the plethora of beach toys surrounding us

My brothers eyes widen and his smile fills his entire face as we arrive

At Grey Pond with tons of other kids and families

We beeline from the red wagon to the clear and fresh pond water

Of course we hear “Come back I need to put sunscreen on you!!” from Mom

Her cold white hands lather us both up with the oily sunscreen

Not a ray of sun will hit our skin, at least not until we get into the water

So my brother and I sit and play, as the tiny grains of sand fill our bathing suits

As the day grows older and the sun starts to fall

Finally packing up the multiple beach toys back in the red wagon