A Rising Tide

All my life, the sea has been by my side. Her face glistened during the day, decorated by twirling specs of light, gently brushed by the sun. My troubles would fade at the sight. Even as she rose and billowed over the edge... She swept away all old troubles and pains. Now, the light in my eyes fades. I hear the waves echo in my ear, like whispers of a conch shell. They grow closer. I've hid all I've left below for her to take. My parting gift to an old friend.