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This Feels Like Home

wading in the water, basking in the heat,
   sensation
of the sea’s flirtation, sun’s ability.
sea salt -
the beach’s bouquet of red roses.
the sand’s multi-pleasure -
it’s hot, it clings, dances
through the toes and under the flip flops.
  the nexus
that releases an ebb and flow,
climbing each lower limb
as you sink deeper into the spell 
of earth, the sky, the sea, the scent.
   God’s presence is nigh. It’s all
too much - you dive into its depths,
letting your hair get wet, your eyes closed
   as if in the throes - a sensual
pleasure. the excitement, the danger, the daring allure…
throw in some sailboats, the kid-binging laughter, splashes,
castles on the beach. why would anyone reach for a towel?
to towel off is to give up, to go home -
                                                 this feels like home.

6/6/2022

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Bill Baker Date: 6/7/2022 3:41:00 PM Home is where the heart is ... you're home. Thanks for sharing the experience, Kim. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/7/2022 4:21:00 PM Thank you from Georgia! ~ Kim

Alexis Y. Date: 6/6/2022 4:26:00 PM WoW! Kim, I like how you this one. Relaxing at the beach on a sunny day, can make one feel at home. I enjoyed the read:-) Alexis Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/6/2022 4:49:00 PM Thank you, Alexis! :)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 6/6/2022 9:20:00 AM Hope you are not in the hot sun. It can be painful. It's the reason I don't go to swim. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/6/2022 11:17:00 AM :)

Valsa George Date: 6/6/2022 7:34:00 AM It is an exciting feeling to be walking in water. The wet feel it gives, the ebb and flow of water through our toes, the touch of salty spray with the warmth of sunlight kissing us, the sand's slippery feel.... everything is so pleasurable and we marvel at God's wondrous creation. A lovely poem, Kim. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/6/2022 7:37:00 AM Amen! Thank you, sweet poet!