The pool

 Floating with a head above the water
Most of the body inside the water
Skin absorbs sunlight and chlorine
Bathers slowly dip into the water

Several hours ago it was still filling up
The water pouring in from a simple hose
Filling up the cavity that has become the focal point of all leisure
The buttery vanila smell of suncream overwhelms the air

The water's membrane shifts to and fro as more bathers enter
Their cosmetics coming off into the water creating greasy swirls
Sunglasses still mounted above the oohs and aahs of the cold water on warm skin
The formulaic first stroke of the arms as if to swim before retiring to the pool side