BODY OF LIFE


White form collecting on the sand
The sun reflecting on green waters
In the distance swells rising high
Then whispering to the beach

Two feet in the water as sand
Rushes back out to the ocean
Sinking lightly into the earth
Cold water felling my heart

A few steps forward
Knees feeling the icy warmth
Then running further out
And a dive head first into the swelling waters

The taste of salt comes with a smile
Rising above the foam
Back again into the deep
Kelp brushing against my body

Life of the sea all around
Back to the beginnings
To the inner self, resolved to live
The mind racing in delight

Turing back to shore
Riding smooth waves
Floating in hands so graceful
Peace finally peace

Michael V Hechtman Copyright � 2001