Hot Pool

The hot water soothes my body
as though it were aching
makes my heart beat faster, stronger
I must immerse myself fully
push up on the side to sink my head
blow bubbles
come up slowly
I sit on the ledge
waiting for the world to stop spinning
so I can go lie on my back and cool
seeing stars that are not there
a cosmic orgasm
splash in the cold pool
and do it again