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Day 19 - A Little Saltwater For The Soul

"30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS" 
Day 19: Sea Lady
What does the sea mean to you?
Prompt Creator: Finn O'Flaherty

         My relationship with the ocean was slow in building. At first, we weren't on the same page in terms of emotions. I thought she was a bit too immense for my understanding. The churning waves, the feel of salt left on my skin, the utter sense of being with something that is as old as time. I think we had maturity issues. She was just too old for me. I was just too immature for her.

         As I grew older I began to understand her changing ways. The ebb and flow of her tides as well as the calming sense of just standing by her throughout the day was serene. I could go to her and speak my mind without judgment. I could sit on the sands without having the say a word and we can be content. It is easy to sink into her rhythm.

         Since my first meeting with her all those years ago, I have grown to love the sea. She is moody and solid and tormented and serene. We have a kinship. I love to have her close by, and can't image what I would do without her. We're soul-mates.