SALT WATER

it's said that cool fresh water's
an elixir and a cure
to quench the body's heat and thirst
and keep the system pure

it's also said that salty water
can be bad for you
but let us take a moment
to discover if that's true

the tears that stream down from our eyes
when we are filled with grief
will neutralize the stress we feel
and bring to us relief

the sweat that issues from our pores
whenever we may toil
acts as the body's thermostat
so we don't bake or boil

when i am blue and feeling down
i travel to the sea
and gazing at the great beyond
i find tranquility

so yes, when we are racked with thirst
the water should be pure
but salt in tears and sweat and sea
provide another cure