step in the pool of green
without a shiver or wince
play with the garnet baubles
at my fingertips
hold my breath
let the slime ooze down into my ears
till I can’t hear,
till I’m numb,
till I no longer feel sick
let the lily pad roots tangle and bind me up
play with me until they’re bored
then release me
till I’m no longer stuck
swimming,
swimming,
in this ivy muck
look up to the heavens
and grin at the sun
who’s
blinding yet hiding
from me
behind ivory angel’s wings
I step out of the water
for now,
that was enough
