Two.

With red dreads went my friend climbing
on great cliffs of stone
to overlook the sea.

four wet-suited surfers floated tired and cold
the determined wave crashed before.

Calmer be they than silent morns
the long languished step
the quiet quick step.

Four forlorn photos before dusk
open heart surgery resounded before.

Copolla in pocket went my friend climbing
barefooted and unslipping
to overlook the sea.

four wet-suited surfers floated tired and cold
the August sun crashed before.

More nervous be they than troubled times
the half-hopeful step
the wild wavering step.

Four stops along the PCH
the cocunut rum resounded before.

Jeans rolled high went my friend climbing
barefooted and exploring
to overlook the sea.

four wet-suited surfers floated tired and cold
the long horizon crashed before.

More connected be they than morning meditation
the curious crouched step
the dim dark step.

With red dreads went my friend climbing
on great cliffs of stone
to overlook the sea.

four wet-suited surfers floated tired and cold
my home her home before.

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