The Night Swimmer

when the mind is still

and used to the dark

step into the deep waves of silence

gently kick away from the light

and breaststroke outwards

head down

lapping water

with each stroke

stretch out as far as possible

reach out for the setting sun

after a while the strokes become mechanical

the tired shoulders raise up

the  head moves from side to side

the aching arms arch and slash down

tearing at the surface

and far from shore

when it is too late to turn back

close your eyes

and just swim.

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