Naked by the water
Not caring who sees
Lying in the tall grass
Grass stains on my knees
Dip my fingers in the cool stream
Let the tadpoles tickle my skin
The sun turns the ripples golden
Ribbons for a fairy queen
Nibbles on pink fingernails
Tiny fishes nip and pinch
Squeal in delight, draw hand away
Water splashes skin to drench
Inhale the honeysuckle perfume
Roll onto my back with languid sigh
Drunk on sunshine and summer heat
My eyes are heavy but my heart is light
I let the troubles go with the current
Sent the heartache down the stream
I drip the water, cool my glowing skin
Let it purify me, make me clean
Meg Sorick, Author/Artist 
Oh…love, love, love…this is fantastic. SO many good feelings this invokes of times that’s been me. Beautiful, Meg. Now I need to find the nearest river. 🙂
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Thank you! A lazy daydream/memory for me, too!
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Girls trip? 😉
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Ah like the birds? 😉
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Haha! How do I answer that without setting myself up? 😉 Um, sure?
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Haha! I couldn’t resist! No don’t worry!
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You had me laugh out loud, literally, in the cafe just now. Oh, I’m not worried. 😉 But, I’ll say the fantasy is a fun one. Haha! We are not done yet, by the way…two more parts to come.
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Oh! Eagerly anticipating! 😃
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I have to round up the girls and get going on part two soon. 🙂
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Weeeeee!
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Yes…. just let the water wash it all away… (unless I am making up my own unintended interpretation…) It’s visual and lovely. ♥
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Interpretation is open to the reader! 😉 Thank you! It’s one of those days…
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For me, today is finally NOT one of those days. So far. God knows that’s always subject to change with this particular brain I’ve got. But I’m hoping for the best… And I hope your day turns around. 🙂
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Ha! No it’s all good. I’m distracting myself with wistful musings and watching the clock for the man to arrive! It’s THAT kind of day!
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Aw. I have to cook dinner so my life is exciting. Actually, it kind of is because I’m making “healthy” Fettuccini Alfredo… Which is delicious despite the enormous reduction in fat… 😀
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Oh yummmm! 😋 Do share!
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Oh my God it was soooo good. I also added shredded chicken, a red pepper and spinach to add more protein and make the kids eat veggies. 😀
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Sounds delicious!!! 😃
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Ohhhhh…I love this! Dreamy! ❤️
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Thanks Mari!
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A celebration to a summer afternoon, this is very lovely.
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Thanks, August. Feeling a little dreamy today… 🙃
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Ahh, lovely!! Was at the beach today but with kids to watch and freezing water, it’s not at all the same.
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Oh yeah! 😬 The Atlantic is freezing! Wait… Is that where you are? East Coast?
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Yup. East Coast. Freezing!
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Yes!
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Jeepers, Doc. My Macbook screen is blushing!
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Haha! Sorry Mike! 😂
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It’s good for what ails ya’! 😃
Oh, and, got your card. So happy y’all like it! Thanks so much. 😊
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Oh good! 😃
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What a lovely languish in the sun. Especially since it is raining here in southern Maryland.
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Thank you!
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Where’s that river?
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Haha! Bucks county! 😃
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Just lovely and pure, Meg. Be careful or you’ll have company… 🙂
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Haha! Thanks, Diane! 😃
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Beautiful!
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Thank you!
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Love this a lot. Amazing post!
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome.
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Great poetry and visuals..
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Thank you! 😃
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You’re welcome…
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Absolutely amazing poetry! I would so love to live a carefree life like this by the river! 🙂
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You and me both! This was a bit of escapism … 🙃
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Love this. Serene images floated through the mind. Water does seem to purify. Every trip to beach leaves me with a wonderful feeling of a tiny rebirth.
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Thank you. Yes, I feel that way about water, too. It’s calming and soothing. Even when it’s powerful like the ocean!
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Yes it is. My wife & most people in the Dominican Republic have this custom of going to the beach. Go in the water waist deep, then throw yourself back three times. This is supposed to cleanse you of bad luck and curses. I always feel rejuvenated by water. Need to go back soon.
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Oh that’s interesting! 😃
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Loved the celebration of being at one with nature. Quite sultry.
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Thank you! Nothing like a summer day to make you feel dreamy like that
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I liked the poem, it felt personal.
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Thank you, it was personal!
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The image was beautiful from it. The person at ease with nature and not afraid to be seen nude.
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I took that photo on a hike in the smoky mountains. I’m not surprised that you’d like the idea of being naked in nature. I’m not opposed to it either, however I would prefer not to be observed I think!
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I’ve never actually done anything like that outside. Oh well, there’s always time.
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FABULOUS! Thank you
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Thank you kindly! 😃
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