Not quite the place I remember
But still the place I love.
Too warm to have a ‘proper winter’
Too diverse to not belong to all of us
Food that feels like home
Friends that feel like family
Warm walks along the beach
Dreamy nights along the coast.
The place I found many loves-
The love of God
The love of my fellow
And the love of my life.
Nothing quite like a coastal city
To be a permanent seat of residence
For deep and cherished memories
That I will carry
Forever.