A Lifetime in my Mind

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.
~Jacques Cousteau

Once I grasped your beauty,
for all my life and beyond.
In an instant, I understood
your timelessness.

Gentle waves lapped at thirsty legs,
as sandy grains tickled gripping toes.
Washing off my earthly virginity,
giving freely your cleansing touch.

Like a new lover, uncharted,
I fell for you - body and mind.
Longing for more, fearing the unknown,
unable to escape from your gifts.

Sun on my skin, reminder of
coolness you provide hungry souls.
Eyes seeing beyond reality, 
vastness encompassing a fearful earth.

Your salty taste caressed my lips.
Resolve surrendered; senses alive.
Peace overtaking, stress unknown,
gathering me in your embrace.

Consuming, erasing worries,
giving me your protection.
As I allowed myself to sink
into your depths, you lifted me up.

In all masses of time, this brevity
I cherish, but must relinquish.
Standing, as drops of your passion
fell from my skin like unshed tears.

Each step, I heard a soft calling,
whispering words only I knew.
This time was but a moment in life,
yet a lifetime in my mind.

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