188. Exploring (Myshkin, 2021) · free verse

Courage to row out, Waves, Monsters under the surface, Lean fantasies And reaching For dim lights In evening forests. Early morning song Eyes closed, Swan dive, Granite base stays, Whittling down Sticks and stones, Narrow corridors, Treasure buried Below the broken hill. Breathable air, Beloved, Craved, Everywhere.