Today, I did something for myself

I did something for myself today

I did not excused myself

As i left the gathering behind

Took my book and my silence

Sat on wooden stairs

I read to the sound of waves

Sand between pages

Admired the shades of gray,

and blue, and brown

I painted my nails pearl white

As seashells opened under the sun

I brushed my hair and tamed it

Wanted beach waves for myself

I applied some lotion

Orange and ginger scented

On my sunkissed skin

Strawberry tinted cheeks

Today, I did something for myself