July 16, 2006

dear ocean,

you hugged me, today, for the first time this summer. i've missed you. the sun was strong and i forgot it while you held me. my toes burnt and my freckles flourished as i floated. i believe i'm in love. education tells me i'm a city girl. but my heart belongs to the salt water. afterall, it's always ourselves we find in the sea. i will see you tomorrow. thank you.

yours,

jillian