Onlooker.

I don't know this boy.
I took this as I felt the sun hit my face.
My body felt warm and crisp, something I haven't felt in a while.
Kids make me smile.
This kid made me grin from ear to ear.
Fascinated by the sand. Spewing it in every which way like a dog digging for a foul scent.
Terrified of the curling waves. Won't even go feel the water with his father.
Stays under the shade from the umbrella playing. Squinting out to see his approaching father. Laughing as he is picked up and twirled in the sun of this February afternoon.

In this case, I watch. No communication toward the boy or his family. I just watch. I feel happy. I don't have the glory, the attention, or the compassionate arms to jump into. I feel happy because the boy has those things & he smiles.

[taken in Palm Beach].