PEACE OF MIND

Maia, 10th - Oakland, CA
The sound of water relaxing my body 
Feeling each bone and tendon 
Becoming less tense 

Hearing the wave go back and forth from the sand 
And washing back into the ocean
Like a slinky 
Going up 
And Down 

So clear that you can see yourself flawlessly  
Looking head on into a mirror 
At your reflection 

The water
Smelling so fresh and clean
With just the right amount of saltiness

The breeze just right 
My curls flowing with the wind 
Enough to cool me off 

The warm sun beaming on my skin 
Like the sun giving me a passionate hug 

Warming up the water just a little bit 
Making it just right for the perfect summer dip 

Closing my eyes seeing a dark orange light through my eyelids 
Creating peace of mind 

I ask myself 
Why I love the sound of water 
Why am I so relaxed 
Why is my attraction to this place so deep? 

But the ocean puts my mind in a place 
Where no one can reach 
Sometimes you need a break 
A peace of mind​