Standing at the water’s edge
Deciding the path to take
Searching the horizon for answers
The water beckons
Lapping lightly near my toes
Promising cleansing in its wake
People talk of immersion as taking the plunge
Letting the newness wash over you
Feeling the frigid sting at once
Some of us, though, prefer acclimation
That comes with each step
Until we’re ready to submerge
Bobbie Isabel is a lover of words. She spent her childhood escaping in books and finding solace in the public library. Her career in education circled around language in all its forms (spoken, aural, written, etc.), and she takes all of those experiences into account in her writing. As an adult, she finds healing in poetry, exploring themes such as vulnerability and authenticity in her poems. When she’s not writing, you can find her in the audience reveling in the language-rich environment of musical theater. View more posts
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