I thought it would be terrifying
but the cool droplets of relief hit my tortured skin
and I'm letting out a breath that I've been holding in for
centuries,
I'm floating on top of a turquoise sea
sunshine kissing my eyelids
my pupils resting beneath their cover
my ears taking in the constant pitch of sunshine
and the underlying harmony of the water
my heart beats slower now
allowing me my pace
echoing throughout every chamber of my body
a rhythm I didn't understand until now
the song floating gently to my toes
beginning in my throat and finding escape
in my veins
I like it here
the pride I'm feeling is a medal under my shirt
I've been afraid to show it until now
I try to force myself into chaos,
but I know what's real
nothing gives you more power
control
than the separation of reality
and imagination
each realm equally open to be explored
conquered, lived in--
but existing separately,
exhaling clarity and revealing
truth
