The Ocean
On the surface
The water looks dark and dangerous
But look inside
Underneath the motion of the waves
Where worries sink like stones
And fear subsides
It is such a peaceful ride
And you slide in deep
From the depths look up
The ceiling’s just a mirror now
Reflecting who you think you are
You stare and wonder how
And no one really understands
Why this water draws you so
Why you stay under so long
And where it is that you go
And you can’t tell them
Because they can’t speak Mermaid
They would faint if they saw you tail
And you can’t march in their sad brigade
You don’t remember getting these gills
In fact, it always feels
Like they were always under your skin
That was just a clay mask and when
It finally washed away
You didn’t know what to say
You invited others for a swim
They shied away in fear and distaste
Perhaps thinking of the disgrace
If they spoiled their beautiful clay face
But it is the only way
You can remember when
How long ago it was
That you learned to swim
It’s been forever.
Dive deep.
---unAsleep