Borrowed Snorkel

 
In a moment of child-like indulgence
I retrieved the blue and yellow plastic ingenuity
Donned freshly purchased looking glass
And proceeded to pierce the watery veil

Head bowed beneath gentle wave and sky
I perceive a world bathed in saline wonder
Rocking gently in imperceptible current
Bear witness to foliate verdant grass
Lay above undulating virgin white sand
Bathed in striated dappled light

Youthful joy triggered by life espied
A school of silvery fish feeding
In the garden-like briny expanse
Unperturbed by my gentle passing mass
Their effortless dance a reminder of my contrary presence

Relaxation long unattainable
Rhythmic breathing form buoyant  Tantra
Soundscapes of washing susurration
Soothing a soul worn and weary
Peaceful saturation in neonate wonder