It doesn’t have to be

the scorching Sun, shining its rays on the sea

or the golden sand surrendering to

the deep blue ocean

or the cry of the salesman, advertising Cotten Candy

on Miami Peer.

It could be the tears

of a mother crying over her lost young

as the bustle of chatter overwhelms her

or the smell of hotdogs drifting from a stall

or even the mournful screams after a splash

casting a shadow on the festivities.

Be open-minded and listen

to what songs a siren sings

for you will be surprised what

lies beneath a mask.