Skinny-Dipping after the Sauna
A Poem by Keila Aartila
I was introduced to Finnish style saunaing in my thirties by my husband-to-be – it took some getting used to, but now I just love it!
It’s hot!
I love it though,
this steam bath with my one,
where history is steeped into smooth wood.
Enjoy!
The soothing heat.
Feel the sweat trickle down
naked skin, healing both body and mind.
Leave it!
In the sauna.
Wash away the sticky
burdens with the refreshing shoreline dip.
Splish-Splash!
Into moonlit water,
wash away daily pains,
refreshed by the joy of silver ripples.
Giggle!
Like teenagers
exploring love beneath
security of water and night skies.
It’s Hot!
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KJ Aartila
A writer of words in northern WI with a small family and a large menagerie.
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Comments (1)
This was gorgeous! I felt all the playfulness and love. Well done :)
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