I opened the curtains to the sun peeping through 
Pillowy clouds were floating around - just a few 
I stood at the window, the sleep fading away 
I smiled - We were going on our seaside trip today! 

I packed up my bag, threw in my shorts 
A couple of shirts and two pairs of socks 
Even by the coast I traipse around in my sneakers 
I grinned as I also packed my Bluetooth speaker 

I went to the kitchen to make myself tea 
Put on the kettle and looked out at the sea 
Visible only from that room - the irony! 
I giggled - I’d soon be walking on a soft sandy beach 

A steaming cup in my hand, I went to my lounge
I watched a pelican as it flew drunkenly around 
It had become suddenly overcast and grey
I laughed, it was going to be a nice drive to the bay 

And then I went to the loo for a minute or five 
I was getting ready, my partner was about to arrive 
I came out to a full fledged tropical squall 
I guffawed at the tragedy of the “best laid plans” and all! 

I closed the curtains, the sun had been snatched up by Zeus
It was noon but he was obviously in one of his moods 
I lay down, took a deep breath, closed my eyes 
I sighed - The tropical weather gods loved to surprise!