swings

its dark.
the sky is so black and clear the stars pop out, hard and glittery.
i close my eyes.
i make a wish.
i can hear the whoosh of the waves washing up on the pebbly beach.
my breath creates white clouds.
the park is empty, silent.
we all hold hands and run.
our laughter echos.
we race to the swings.
we jump on.
back and forth.
a gain and a loss.
the cold air rushing by.
my cheeks turn pink.
my hands are numb.
locked around the chain.
i look at you and you look at me.
we smile, exchange a look.
wild laughter.
my wish comes true.
i am happy.