On the crown of tidal waves,

the cresting fury and power

fill my cup ’til it runneth over.

Sun rays snap me back

to reality like rubber bands

against my stinging wrist.

Dolphins laugh in synchrony

of diamond sapphire mist

as the foam telegraphs

wet kisses on my brow -

tiny drops of aqueous jewels.

Floating effortlessly between

the ever changing sea of dreams

I squeeze the marshmallow sky

as I sail over the horizon

into the mystic sun

allowing pleasure

to wash over me,

the ever changing ocean

sunbathing in the sun

bearing my weight and

lifting my drifting thoughts.

My eyes rest, closed; I drink the warmth

Embrace of sun’s warm light

Piercing through my onyx

clothes

Encapsulating sight

Freckled kisses on my skin

Gold rays stimulate

Still mind drifts; “remember

when?”

A sun-drunk liquid state

Where tickling each blade of hair

Soft effervescent beams

Tiptoe 'cross the shade of where

Darkness shielded gleam

Every fiber of my self

Awakened to its calling

Blushing cheeks and heart a-melt

As evening time starts falling

Pouring out its final drop

Knelt beneath the fountain

I capture it within my cup

And treasure ’til Night’s broken

Lying on the porch,

Wood warmed by golden sunlight

Underneath me

A light breeze flowing through

Emerald leaves,

Softly rustling my hair

The air, crisp and clear,

Laced with the perfume

Of vibrant flowers

Squirrels dart around

The towering oak tree,

Scrounging for bits of food

I watch them, a small smile

Resting on my face

As I bask in another beautiful day

Warmth tingled through her skin,

Kissing porcelain with fiery lips.

The risk of burning was worth it.

Lemonade forced a pucker within sips.

Wind swirled, teasing the trees,

And Branches danced with the rays of light.

The spread towel soft against bare back,

She wished to keep at bay the night.

Stilled as stone, she lay exposed.

No clouds fluttered across the skies.

Birds sang a reckless tune,

And she let go the softest of sighs.

April 26, 2019 12:30 100 Degrees!

YES, but... the pool is being resurfaced and is CLOSED.

YES, but... the other pool that no one uses, OPEN.

No one is there, perfect! I have the pick of the perfect lounger, right in the sun.

First time at this pool, no hot tub, the reason why.

But for today, this pool will definitely do.

So here we go, time to relax, on go the headphones and on goes the music.

Lay back and soak in the hot sun.

Sweat starts to pour from my pores.

The water is tooooo cold. Ughhhhh.

Step down 2 steps, that's enough.

Ahhhhh, sprinkle some water on arms, chest, neck.

Better.

Lay back down, more sun, more music, more relaxation.

HOT, OH MY GOD, IT'S HOT

Back in water, all the way in, to 3ft. mark only.

SO COLD

Stay in a while this time, looking up at the blue sky with white fluffy clouds.

Look around at the palm trees, the flowers, the plants, the mountains. The sun.

How did I get so lucky?