sun trapped in her skin
waves flow through her hair
sand trickles along each vein
lungs filled with ocean air

known for fake hawaiian blood
known for endless mermaid hair
flourishing under mid summer's heat
thriving daily with feet so bare

she lives for days like these
unable to stay away for long
striving to soak up the brightest rays
yearning to be engulfed by water’s song

this is where she comes alive
with a spirit so wild and free
as every burden and care in the world
sinks to depths no one can reach

made for brilliant beaches
made for shimmering seas
she is summer’s child
she is me.