Submissions by Suoaei

I have to be careful, when I walk down along the shore
with my heart awake:
Because even on the coldest of days, sometimes
the sea's resounding laughter
ignites my spirit, and I find myself
throwing my clothes in a heap on the sand—
and the next thing I know,
I feel my firm cheeks bouncing
as I sprint into the water
and dive under the breaking waves!

Translucent, siren green embraces my bare skin
(chilling me to so deeply that my breath
comes short and gasping)
and I am as naked, wet, and pleased
as the day I was born.
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