Listen to the rhythm

of ocean’s heartbeat,

awakening my longing

as my lips follow

the shape of shivers.

My soul overflows,

buried deep within

aqua waves -

a whispering hiss

of worries carried

away by sea surges,

strings of pelicans

strung in V’s

single blue crayon line

where ocean meets sky.

Voltage jolts with

breaths of salt air.

wildness unrestrained

as calmness settles

like residue on skin

touched by silver fingers

of the unfathomed sea,

ocean crests protecting

like warm wombs,

stars mobbing sky

in evening blackness,

drops of myself

left in grains of sand,

salted kernels sifting

through my soul.

To best modify behavior

Increase the frequency 

At which desired

Behavior 

Occurs

REWARD

Reinforce, positively

For me, chocolate

Lots and lots

Of chocolate

Does nicely!!

Other things, too

In my life, bring

Happiness

But, nothing

So consistently

Dependably

Reinforces

Like

CHOCOLATE!