Swimming to the bottom,
looking up towards the sun,
undulating and shimmering.

Swimming deeper and deeper,
still staring intothat mischievous sun.
I won’t drown and I won’t waver.

The water is cool,
the deeper I delve into it.
I’m remembering to try again and again.
And it all makes sense
to come up for air right before all fades.

The water envelopes my throat,
my waist, my heart.
I’m choosing to sink and rise.
I lose my train of thought and I’m reborn

I don’t even know what it all is for
but I’m trying to comprehend
all that lies ahead.

Swimming deeper and deeper,
while still staring into that mischievous sun.
Don’t leave my sight,
no matter how deep I go.

5 responses to “Above and Under”

  1. joannerambling Avatar
    joannerambling

    I liked this

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    1. BrittnyLee Avatar
      BrittnyLee

      Thank you ! I hope you are well

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  2. WanderingCanadians Avatar
    WanderingCanadians

    Swimming is such a marvellous experience! I really enjoyed this piece and how swimming deeper can give you greater clarity and perspective on things. Hope you’re enjoying the summer. I can’t believe it’s already August.

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    1. BrittnyLee Avatar
      BrittnyLee

      Thank you !! It absolutely does. I love it. My summer is going well, been swimming off and on at my parents’ 🏠. How are you ? Are you enjoying your summer ? I know what you mean. This summer is flying by.

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        WanderingCanadians

        We’re currently on holidays and are taking a road trip along the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec. The scenery is gorgeous! I still can’t believe summer is almost over. Where does the time go?

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