relationships

you try hard
to swim, having gone
out beyond
the break of
waves, to where
the cold water
embraces your feet,
you look
towards shore
and it feels as if
you haven't moved
at all, arm over
arm, kicking,
your head down
in the green salty
water. you laugh.
then let go, and
lie on your back,
staying afloat,
you let the ocean
carry you, take
you where you
need, or not need
to go.