a love poem ~ a meditation

The pond is deep and dark

You dive in

The water warm

You are surrounded by the depths of the deepest dark, giving in to faith, letting your insides untwist

Your limbs lengthening, stretching

You're coming home to yourself

You swim and swim

Your breath rhythmic, deepening

The water caressing your skin as it buoys you

Laying on your back

Supported suspended

You're lying on a soft mossy bed, the sun gentle on your skin

I place my hands on your chest, they are warm and kind, listening

Your chest expands and lightens

I slip my hands beneath your head, cradling it

I take the enormous weight of your head as your breath deepens and you feel yourself let go

This is love

It swirls around you, gentle voices playing at your ears

Let yourself breathe and soften

I am here

All around you