Submerged

I love bathing.

I love the way air bubbles from my ears

And how I shiver when the heat of the water

Touches my neck. 

I love to let the water rise up to cover my eyes,

Letting it rest at the base of my nose.

I love the sound of the water running when I'm under

But I love the sound of the muffled waves when it stops

I love feeling vulnerable

Touching the parts of my body that are mostly hidden.

I love rolling my fingers along my hip bones

And feeling the softness of my stomach.

I love floating.

Breathing deeply and allowing myself to rise and sink,

Rise and sink.

Rise and sink.