orientation
its been 5 years since ive let the ocean touch my skin
since i've let the rush of water wash over me
the release, the relief of it all.
to let the water rinse me clean,
the waves wash off the sand,
the tides release, the waters retreat, the shallows let me walk free
its been 5 years since ive let the ocean touch my skin
its been 10 years since i've let the orientation land
since Ive seen the shapes, colors, the safety
the safety of it all
to let the colors seep in, the stillness settle
to let the breath reach my toes and make itself at home
its been 10 years since i've let the safety in
its been 20 years since this body has felt like home
since ive let the waves wash over
since ive seen the shapes and colors
since ive let the stillness settle
since the exhale left the room
its been 36 years since i've let the ocean touch my skin…