Thalassophile

I’ve always lived near the shoreline
grew up swimming in the sea
though I prefer Gaia’s Forests
Her oceans I hold an affinity

Collected empty seashells
danced upon hot sandy beaches
played in coral pocket wells
snorkeled to see how deep it is

I must be a hopeful romantic
lover who delights in salted seas
appreciates the calm & violent
oceans’ stormy personalities

Yes,  i
almost always lived near
a seasoned waters' edge
played with hermit crabs
tried to catch jellyfishes
looked up from beneath
the water while it rained
saw sharks, eels and rays
got dark skinned on hot
fun sunny days
cooled myself beneath
Selene’s moonlit gaze
watching the tides roll
in and out meditatively

I’ve always loved  the shoreline
grew up swimming in the sea
though I prefer Gaia’s Forests
Her oceans I hold an affinity