The Moon's a Pinched Out Sliver of a Nickel   The moon's a pinched out sliver of a nickel Striped wings of a sailboat Ride against the dappled sea Swimmers slide beneath the surface Clouds of gray are tinged with twilight Flames are burning in the dusk by palm trees Birds are silent in the softness Riding in the cradle of the wind The mountains blend into the sea The sea becomes the shore Shadows fill the silver waters Night descends once more