deepundergroundpoetry.com

In the River's Mouth, Part 1

With eyes shut tight,
I plunge my head underwater  

First, the biting cold nips at my ears, lips, and nose  
Then, my fingers and toes  
And lastly, kisses my forehead before I am frozen in time below  

Freeing my breath from it's temporary hold, I watch as dread and nervous tension leave my body with each bubble's apprehensive ascension

Now, lying flat on my back upon the river's bed
I open my eyes to witness the mystical dance of light in the space above my head
 
Though I've found respite while suspended in the depths of this blackish blue, viscous liquid
The ache in my chest serves as a careful reminder that I'm not dead, yet  

I push myself up from the silt-dusted floor and float toward the surface
I will not become
Sunken, discarded
Written by a_piscean_dream (Tierra)
Published | Edited 11th Feb 2023
Author's Note
A river mouth is where a river flows into a larger body of water, such as another river, a lake/reservoir, a bay/gulf, a sea, or an ocean.
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
likes 2 reading list entries 1
comments 2 reads 134
Commenting Preference: 
The author encourages honest critique.

Latest Forum Discussions
SPEAKEASY
Today 6:23pm by Liziantus-Marantus
SPEAKEASY
Today 5:51pm by Josh
COMPETITIONS
Today 5:25pm by ajay
SPEAKEASY
Today 5:14pm by Phantom2426
SPEAKEASY
Today 3:20pm by Mstrmnd1923
SPEAKEASY
Today 1:39pm by nightbirdblue