Seaworthy

Katie B.

The volatile sea churns

Pounding delicate grains

Of seaworthy sand

At water’s edge

Palpable surges of the 

Seas finest blue-green mix inch forward

A caressing flow of the sea’s heartiness

Travels up bony ankles

Leaving them taught like a stretched band

Energized by the melding of sea and salt

I run-on hard-pressed sand

It is gummy and thick like fresh poured concrete

I indulge in nature's largest aquarium

Submerged, the shoreline is no longer believable

I tumble on the ocean floor with gray speckled fish

Wondering if they tire from perpetual motion

A school of pink, gelatinous jellyfish skirt around

Dolphins pose midair

A shot of salty sea rushes in my mouth

Lukewarm and putrid

Wrapped like a burrito in my shrinking orange towel

I make strides to maneuver dunes unending

The day, seaworthy

 

  • Author: Katie B. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 4th, 2026 05:58
  • Category: Nature
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  • sorenbarrett

    Definitely vivid in imagery it paints the seashore well in most all the senses. Nicely done Katie

  • arqios

    Striking visuals, Katie B🕊️🙏🏻



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