Gemotions

The gentle rocking motion of the boat, the rhythmic splash of the waves, the salty air – these sensations always soothed him. He spent hours on the water, his rod and reel his only companions. The vastness of the ocean always made him feel small. A quiet strength, a sense of belonging. The sun began to dip toward the horizon, painting the sky in vibrant hues. Suddenly, he heard the familiar sound of his son, Sam, splashing in the shallows, also carrying a rod and reel. Sam yelled with delight.