Not when it's cold! The way I got around it was to dive right in, that way there was a single shock all over and I had a little bit more time in the water before I had to get out.

Ron

Your poetry makes me smile...
Cryssa

GREAT IMAGERY. I love the ocean but it sure can be old this time of year! Good picture......M

JUST as this poem was GREAT!
That expectancy of JUMPING IN, and rushing forward and diving, is my pleasure!
This poem is Terrific Karla!
Sheila is right, when I meditate, we do start at our toes and work our way up slowwwwwwly and picture it happening... as RELAXATION takes over every part of my body and cells...
This poem is a keeper! for me to again savor! and I love the strong imageries you expressed so clearly! I could feel the CCCOLDness climbing UP!

WRITE ON!
Warmest Blessings of Love, Peace, and Appreciation, Warrior Purple Lady SHEExooo
BE SAFE! WE want no nerve damage! Slowly is sometimes better! :)
Karla, you and Karen/etc. Have a Wonderful inspirational Easter and May Spring Joy be at your front door!

lol...I would not go in that ocean. It's a pool or nothing for me. This poem reminds me of that relaxation technique for sleeping. Start at the toes and work your way up. Nicely penned, with a strong feel of realism. Love and Hugs,
Sheila

but doesn't that water feel ... g r e a t?

It surely does, and I no longer count, I dive right in - I learned that from my dogs!

Skinny dipping? where was Karen with the freaking camera?

Georg

Smiling here, Karla. I loved this!

You captured a dip in waters of a North Atlantic beach even on the hottest day of the year...well done.
fee

Oh Karla,
Watch out for the SHARKS!

I could imagine not only being there with you but going in the water with you.That water WAS COLD!Love this poem Karla.

With Love,
Cindy

Karla,
Well measured and deliverd as only you can in your distinct style; you capture the feelings and reactions spot on.
John

Wow! -- that's quite a dip you took Karla -- you had me shivering right along with you -- love the photograph -- the water is beautiful -- peace and love-- Jon Michael

See? Like Paul said you nut....I can relate to the nipples part(LOL).
Brrrrrr.!!! Karla you make me laugh so hard it hurts- you and Georg make a good rollicking comedy team!!!!

Cynthia

lol ..you are soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo FUNNY!

hahahaha you are a treasure! this is great...next time dive right in,but then you wouldn't have that delicious tease of a poem;-) ET

Thank you for the laughs, I think I will stay dry, thank you LOL
In Christs Love
Michelle~

(lol) You nut. Take the plunge all at once. Great write Karla.

Here in the east I have learned to enjoy the ocean in all
its moods, but I hesitate to amuse the laughing gulls by
dipping my toe in the surf until the Sun tells me I won't
turn blue. Thanks for this, Karla. Today of all days I
needed a good laugh. -gene.

LOL. A wonderful write for sure Karla. I felt the icy cold of the water through you description and yes I agree that water feels great. Just one tiny suggestion. Add a question mark to the final statement.
It's so good to read you again. I'm sorry I've been so slack in my reviews. The time...time...time *sigh*

Much love out of L.A. ... Chanti

This wa fun. Wish I was there, shivers and all. Love it. Hugs, J'nia

I really enjoyed this write, Karla...a great change of pace. I remember those days, now I wait until the water is really warm...well done
peace and love, Carole~

So delightful, Karla: the anticipation, the fear, the dread, then the joys of feeling the refreshing water hitting your body! Well done, enjoyed~

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D

This is EXACTLY how I do it.... hehe.... and you are right....wow does it feel good when I FINALLY do get wet all the way! great writing Karla... hugs... lindalaw

so well expressed--i could almost feel it myself!

Rufuz goes in the ocean even in the dead of winter but I wait till late August when the ocean here is in the mid 70's, then I get my dip in the big blue pool of salt...Ed