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Take me to the ocean one day,

And ask me to wade in shallow water

With you.

I will say no

Because I fear the tide

And the vastness of the waters.

They are too fierce,

They will swallow me –

And I am not ready

To be robbed of my existence.

I will tell you there are serpents

In the waves,

And they will crush my bones;

I am strong, but they are

Stronger and cold-blooded.

I will say no,

But you must hold my voice

And place it inside the ring on your finger.

You must walk against the tide,

Look back and say,

See, it is just water,

Deliciously cold against my skin.

Take me to the ocean one day,

But do not become captive

Of the waves;

You are never on your guard

And they are tricksy beasts.

They could steal the sand under your feet

And hide you in their depths.

You must take me to the ocean

Cautiously,

And show me that I can conquer it

Because I hear it in my dreams,

And it does not let me sleep.

Take me to the ocean one day,

And free me of my fears.

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