The ocean stripped me clean,
At first it began to drown me
Then it began to save me

Healing,
Restored every inch of me with saline
Gently,
Then all at once
Eyes burning
Only to see clearer,
Soul discerning
Only to mount higher
To places I’ve never been

Resurfaced,
To the shore
After a lasting journey of self-love,
Kissing the sea goodbye
For all it has taught me,
Ever since.