Sun shining on the blue seas,
Inviting me in despite my fears,
The warm air beats cold waters,
A summer of hope is here.
Waves crashing, churning, drowning,
Sending me back, many strokes,
Giving in, diving, tumbling, paddling,
I try again, to get past the breaking waves.
Maybe I am not strong enough,
To get to where I can start to surf,
To fail in all the right ways,
And finally, get a chance to learn.
Stop trying, it's time to give up,
Let the ocean carry me to shores,
Feel the warmth instead, lying in the sun,
Mastering the art of letting go.