freedom

The sun setting over an ocean,

An ocean I floated in.

Sea salt riming my hair,

like thicket.

My body feeling spare and stretched from the curling sea,

Warm and eased from the sun’s heat.

Evening settling in slowly.

A white candle glowing,

Smelling of salty sea and cotton candy.

The scent engulfs the air.

Hot, wet, and thick air standing still.

My senses flooded; my body filled.