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Jul 12, 2024
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yesterday, I went to this little creek on the other side of town. itβs at this elevated point β as in the creek is a little low and the walking trail is higher up, surrounded by trees.
the water was crisp and cool, the exact way I remembered life was as a child. I was stirred into entering the enchanting pool, but I was wearing nothing but lounge pants and a loose tank top. it was around 8:40pm, so all the dog walkers and evening joggers had already made their way home. I told myself I could just go in the morning, but the risk was all the same.
Having recently watched βFleabag,β I decided tI say FUCK IT. I shimmied into a corner of this brook splashed around, butt naked. I felt inherently connected to each rush and shimmer of the water, laughing at how cold and real it felt to be a person in that moment.
but I had spoken too soon on the dog walkers and runners. holding into a small shrub of rocks, I watched two dogs make their way toward the water. Their owners made pleasant conversation above, not knowing there was a very naked girl glistening by the edge of the pool. I felt the stream push into me, gentle and coaxing. The owners of the dogs were hidden just behind some trees
my body moving softly and mind moving still, i giggled into the brooke. I felt like a mermaid, just my arms and head visible to anyone who looked closely. but my prayers answered, the dogs drank their water, and made their way back up the hill. The dog walkers and evening joggers continued without noticing me.
as I heaved back onto the shore, I realized that I had done something both really catharthic, and objectively dumb. But ultimately, I was a mermaid. Young, reckless and free, even just for a little while.
Jul 12, 2024
