Ocean

Water as far as I can see
Wave upon wave lapping on the shore
Crashing in, foaming, hissing
Long-sustained, gentle-yet-persistent pulling
     back out to sea.

I want to go with it!
I want to be
    pulled out to sea!

But when I feel the strength of the under-toe,
I also feel the strength of my fear.
I feel how landed I am.

I feel the need to be
    up-rooted
    and soar!

Where will I go?

~MaryLouise
remembering Vero Beach