convinced I’ve been a nymph in a past life

I dreamt of the ocean last night.

I dreamt I climbed a long, rocky staircase

until suddenly the water met my eyes-

it was turquoise blue and serene,

reflecting back to me

the brightness of the sun.

I did not dare move.

I stood still holding the sight

of home in my heart and

blessing the difficult climb

to the top.

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