Sun reflected over water

A world in double

The calm washing over me

As land falls away ~

Breath stills to rhythm

A pulse driving motion

And my blood cools enough

That I could weep with relief ~

In this strange prayer and celebration

As I seek the isolation

Of that underwater world

The body changes in rippling light ~

The pain eases away

And strength returns

In a ballet against death

While the world waits ~

Ever present

Ready to intrude – Caroline A. Slee