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