Crystal clear waters rock the boat gently.
Pure white sails flap in gentle winds.
Waves softly lick the hull.
A thin mist bathes my face,
its salty froth awakening my sleeping tongue.
The clear water calls to me,
arousing childlike wonder.
I stare down into my distant past.
A lovely mermaid waves and dives deeply,
her long, golden hair trailing behind.
I am yanked from my fantasy
by a pair of friendly dolphins,
inviting me to watch their playful antics,
renewing my awe of nature.
Serenity tenderly settles into my soul,
as I return home from my afternoon escape,
awash with an eerie calm
and an ever increasing passion for
sailing.