immerse

Soft sand flows between my toes, a fleeting impression is left with each step; just one of earth’s delights.

Not far away, mesmerising patterns infinitely repeat, impacts of tidal ebb and flow; the ground is firm.

Scorching sun reflects from the glistening water surface, purple spots appear as I close my eyes; a splendid presence.

In front of me the ocean is so vast, I think about disappearing and becoming as one, immersed.

Fear strikes, beauty becomes despair, submission to the elements, I am obedient to your vigour.

I have observed your terror and tranquillity, in the depths I have touched on your mysteries.

We nourish from your delights to serve our hunger, and return poisons to your soul; you are so patient.

Endowed by the senses, absorbed in a melancholic trance; a dawning awareness of the haunting fragility of life, we are all treading water.