My Summer Getaway

Time is up

This is my last day

I have to make it worth it

I stare out

And watch an elephant wade in the water

My scuba guide leads me down the path 

I swim with ease alongside the elephant

I enjoy the moment

The elephant slows down

And we meet face to face

I stare into its eyes

the elephant is aged but magnificent

I see something in those eyes

The elephant turns away

it continues its journey onwards

And it does not stop. 

I stop though

I know the danger that lies farther out

I swim back to shore

My lessons are complete. 

My time is up 

After I'm done I hug my scuba diver

"Thank you for everything", I say

The scuba diver hugs me back

"I will never forget you", she says

I smile at her and change out of my gear

I slip into my silk dress

And I catch the tour bus

"Ayaan it's so nice to see you", I say as I enter

The past few days the bartender,

who goes by the name Ayaan

spends his time as my driver

he is absolutely amazing

And he is proof that good men exist

"Addy, likewise", he says

He touches my shoulder tenderly

"Did you enjoy your day", he asks

I admire his blue eyes

"I did, I swam with an elephant", I say 

I move away from his proximity

"And Did you see it", he asks.

I remember his words

'Addy, when you see the elephant,

stare into its eyes,

and tell me what you see'

"I did Aayan", I tell him proudly

I sit down

"I saw myself", I tell him loudly

We both laugh hysterically

He drives the bus back to the hotel

I walk to the front of the bus.

"Wait, Addy", Aayan says

"Will I see you again", he asks

We both know the answer

I lean forward and hold him tight

"Goodbye", we both whisper

I let him go with a heavy heart

He is someone worth my tears.

I watch the bus leave

And head inside my hotel 

Alone but I am strong.