Beyond the Break

Swift motions strike through the silted water

Open palms turning, swipes pushing harder

Further out than before, diving under reckless foam

Slapped by the uncontrolled seas

Panting breaths come until the peace of escape stays

Rolling water drifts below the buoyant board

Lying back, exhausted by the strenuous efforts

Sounds of crashes distant, lending to the smile

Complete and whole once again