I wash up
Against the sand
With the salty water
Brushing against me
calming my heart
Soothing with it's wet whispers on my skin
I look up and the grey sky shifts a little
Sun emerges rising
Spreading light freely
No sharp edges
Only indentations in the clouds
I long for its warmth
As the cold water stings my ears and
The breeze bites at my clothing
Only self remains within the folds of light
But she is too far away to answer my calls
Instead I let go of my breath
And allow the air to swim freely in my lungs
Moving my body towards home
To husband and children you are my home.
