Over the Wall

I move slowly to the edge of the boat Holding on, trying to maintain balance against the waves and weight of equipment A final check in preparation for the dive I close my eyes and step off the boat into the Tongue of the Ocean I hit the water and sink below the silvery surface Crystal bubbles everywhere I am in a different world – of muted sounds filtered light blue washed colors fluid liquid environment The sounds of bubbles dissipate replaced by the eerie sound of my own breathing Collecting myself, I find my equilibrium and slowly begin my descent head first, aware of the weightlessness of my equipment and how easily I move I can see the bottom below me, gradually sloping towards the edge of the wall where it drops drops drops 6000 feet to the ocean floor I swim steadily towards the Edge – peripherally aware that the bottom is teaming with life motion and sound – And Over …. The Wall The bottom falls away I am gliding, gently sinking past an ancient subterranean wall, filled with crusty life of faded orange and yellow hues tinted blue by the depths Glimpses of hidden caverns and craggy ledges Overcome with awe at the seemingly endless precipice I turn away from the Wall and I am engulfed by…. the fathomless marine Void Nothing else exists Time is suspended Primal Beckoning Fluid Cerulean Space One moment, infinite and translucent, The next, dense and opaque Floating Dissolved Peaceful Slowly I separate myself…. my awareness of self and my senses returning Dazed by the depth and the magnificent Peace of the indigo abyss I swim to a ledge on the wall Once again I am aware of my breathing and the passage of time Checking my watch I begin my ascent, amazed that only six minutes has passed since I left the surface No longer do I feel my weightlessness as I laboriously swim up The Wall that had been so easily and effortlessly descended Looking towards the surface, through the rising silver bubbles I see the rays of sunlight streaming through the water trying to penetrate the blue with light and color As I near the surface I glance at the bottom – so distant from my high vantage point My gaze sweeps over to the Edge of the Wall and the Blue Void …. Beyond For a brief moment I recapture the feeling of Oneness that overwhelmed me in the depths I climb onto the boat filled with a serene sense of well being, aware that, deep inside, a Fluid Space exists within.