i drown my thoughts 

summer afternoon

soothing view of sea and sky

opens before me

the sun still way up

no room for hesitation 

sea so inviting

the tide has gone low

through shallow water i wade

barefoot...unafraid

 treading stones and weeds

slippery on my bare feet

i dance with the waves

reaching waist level

i take a dip and savor

cold sea on my skin

my eyes i stretch far
distant islands seem so near
mind argues with eyes

the blue sky above 

 with a scatter of white clouds

keeps me glued awhile

thoughts flash in my mind
happy...sad...even lonesome
i swim to drown them 

oo0oo