I came upon

a small sandy

beach on a rocky

shore in Maine.

   My feet said

“Take your

damn shoes off

& put me in

that nice cold

sea and wiggle

your toes in the

sand.” 

  My brain said

“Don’t be an 

idiot, it’s too much

work, the water is

probably frigid, then

you'll have sandy

feet.”

  My heart intervened

& said “Do it! Your 

feet know best. The cool

sea and sand between 

your toes will give you 

a little shock.

Everything will come

alive. This will feed 

your soul. Do it!”

Did I get my feet wet?

What would you do?

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