the ocean of life

i dance through life,
eyes closed,
hiding behind a gravestone.
my toes scream,
growing tired of the repetitive movements.
my heart screams,
telling me the secrets my head refuses to reveal.

a swirl of crystal-clear blue appears
in the harsh darkness that is my vision.
water pours in by the gallon,
filling every corner of my dusty mind.

i am not drowning.
i am simply dancing in the water.

my movements grow slower,
fighting the weight of the water,
but they also grow more graceful
as i adjust to the calmness present
in my newfound peace.

the gravestone sinks,
leaving me breathing in and out.
utter transparency.

i feel alive.