Tested the water,
with a toe,
with a finger,
with a slowly drifting touch.
I realized it wasn't bitter cold this time,
I saw that though it may be bottomless,
it was not impossible to swim in,
never was good at swimming,
knew enough to get by,
to tread water so I didn't drown,
though I almost drown once.
The water is warm,
and deep,
and enveloping.
I guess it is time then,
take a deep breath,
cross your fingers.
And dive in for once,
why not?
what do you lose by trying?

01/21/2003

Posted on 01/22/2003
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