The Ocean
My lungs feel like they are about to burst as I inhale the
aroma of the ocean
As I walk, the sand feels like clouds
Without thinking, I jump into the cold ocean
Here, my mind is no longer bound to the noise of the city
I lie floating on my back and hear the ocean hum the secrets
of the past through the water in my ear
I look down to see the fish swimming in the shimmering water
My body and mind feel like all the pressure and pain are let
loose, and I feel as free as the water itself
When it's time to go, I inhale the aroma and murmur, “ I will
see you soon.”