Sit on the dock
Orange and pink hues paint the sky
Melting into the mirror before you
Seagulls call from above
Gentle waves sway you
Weightless
Dip your toes in
Watch the ripples expand
A cool breeze cuts through the heat
Relief
Put the board into the water
It cuts like a knife
Effortless
The water is silent
But laughing is heard from the background
Long deep breaths
Floating
The last light dies
The last evanescent ripple deflates
Look at the reflection of yourself
Staring up at you
Smiling