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I Swim With Sharks

What loosens the knot that keeps together
hair in a bun from falling asunder? Beats me but
the sea blows wind that sets me at ease,
I dip a toe in the water in reply to the tease,
on the edge, considering what benefit is release
if my one whole piece dissolves in the fluid fleece.

I dive in, more like throw in
my regard for safety sinking to the ocean floor in shreds
while my need for the same into deeper water treads…

I swim with sharks.

I left my caution by the door,
swimsuit and virtues by the shore,
What could I ever gain from this chore?
So the fear calls my name no more.

My compass points the needle without a clue,
so I dance around the teeth that nip the blue
but will rip my muscles so I stay for the stew.

My life that bleeds and feeds the ocean hue
leads the predators to prey, but who is who
when the sharks know I pose a danger, too?

I swim with sharks.

I left my caution by the door,
swimsuit and virtues by the shore,
What the hell do I do this for?
So the fear calls my name no more.

Till then, I answer.

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Cheryl Hoffman Date: 5/20/2017 7:42:00 PM If I even saw just the tip of a shark fin in the ocean and was swimming in there would probably die of a heart attack! Enjoyed your fearless poem Ekso!~Che :) Login to Reply Ekso Ekso Date: 5/20/2017 8:06:00 PM Thank you! Yes, my poem is about fearlessness and above all facing one's insecurities. To me, the latter is the equivalent of swimming with sharks :D