Whale Meditation

by Francesca West

In the water

We submerge into our deepest depth

Then come back up for air.

You can accomplish everything down there

But must resurface daily, hourly,

Go deep. Feel the pressure,

Uncover your sunken dreams 

And the scary things that have taken over.

Dive to where the folds are and peel back layers,

Spread the whole truth open. Underwater, you dive as many times

As you want to see yourself rise.

Go down. Submerge in the water.

Explore the hidden depths.

Piece by piece you’ll learn to live,

Extend your breath, 

And reach your divine presence.

It’s in pieces on the ocean’s floor.

If your aversion to go down deep is not overcome

You only live from shallow shores.