THE BEACH AT NIGHT

I had an hour down the beach after dark.
The sky carried a purple glow from the lights.
The promenade was all but deserted
Although the cafes were lit up and touting for business
along with the amusement arcade.
The tide was out and the sand was wet as the surf was running.
The tripod was vibrating as the wind ripped along the beach.
Two girls ran along the water's edge,
wearing head torches and harnesses.
They were dragging car tyres!

Training for sled pulling in the arctic or just insane.
I think they thought the same of me.
Standing in the dark with a tripod at the edge of the sea.
Waiting to be run down.