Deception

gentle waves wash over the land,

a breeze like the sea

below a cloudless sky.

years of fear kept me far

from you, but your waters

have washed it all away.

allowed to stand in your world

to taste this air, this peace.

as if I could ever cease this smile.

a freedom not ever imagined

my laughter erupts like lava,

melting old demons to make room for you.

how many hours have waved goodbye

since I arrived?

nobody here cares for time.

let my heavy eyelids drop

and dream for once

of the water in light.

rising tides, the same gentle hands

guide me closer to your heart.

all the while I slumber.

blinking, upon awakening I'd see

that looks can be deceiving.

my fears were never misguided.

but I never woke again

and I never did see

the bottom of the deep.

what a funny thing

that acceptance of fear

lead me here.

at least I won't get

the chance to make

that mistake again.