Last Swim of the Season

October 15, 2021

The grip of cold 
around the ankles
around the calves
around the thighs

and then the plunge into the water

which accepts you
without condition 
without question 

and cradles you 
as you turn onto your back
to see overhead

blue sky breaking

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