a cool breeze lifts the heat from my stomach
one droplet of sweat at a time.
My torso lies still against this orange patterned towel,
A damp, half inch layer between my skin and the grass.
My toes hang off, blades of grass tickling
The overheated surface of my skin.
The sun shoots across my pupils, quickly,
As I shift my weight to rest my tired arms.
The book in my hands, servings as an umbrella,
Gives a little shade to my warm, lazy smile.
Turning onto my naked side, I peer out
To see my beautiful beach mate resting too.
Her curves glisten in the unrelenting heat,
Sweat dancing across colorful tattoos.
She senses my gaze and opens her eyes with a smile.
Despite the heavy heat, a chill runs down my spine
As I relish in her refreshing love.
It’s the most amazing way I could ever imagine
To suffer from a record heat wave at a Michigan lake.
~KRW
7.2.12
Travel Grrrls 