Floating Free

It’s time to return
to frigid waters
chilled
through glacial melt
and slip within
the cold embrace
that stings the skin
and takes the breath
to float
under radiant sun
and allow time
to flow
soft and lazy
over the senses

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Another World

A coating of
insulation
warm and soft
holding in the
wet and warmth
under lush embrace
verdant and alive
a comforting blanket
covering everything
as the tread of boots
allows exploration
and adventure
among
a green world
full of life

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Seasonal Transitions

Summer colors
fade
as spring flowers
sigh out
their last breath
and begin
to let go
making way
for earthy shades
of changing leaves
soon to come
set the world
ablaze

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The Shady Spot

A blanket spread
beneath the
chestnut tree
on a lazy day
spent stretched
and comfortable
beneath a dense
canopy
of green
Lie with me
to listen
to the sweet call
of birds
and quiet whisper
of leaves rustling

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Treading Water

“How deep?”
she asks
as she considers
the swim.
But why
does it matter
when it’s not
the depth
but how far
you have to go
to reach shore?
Don’t worry.
You can’t drown
if you know
how to float

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In Need of a Bath

Tiny strands
and bits of fluff
tangled up
in spiderweb stuff
stretched between
delicate moss
and fine fronds
of lichen
soft as down
it builds up and up
as everything
waits for rain

the world
needs a bath

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