The Mermaid

The mermaid frolicking about turns into a great light body

as she stands awestruck in the face of the divine.

I am you and you are me.

"Split a piece of wood, and I am there.

Lift a stone, and you shall find me."

Failing in passion and anger

so commingled that a piercing scream is the only audible sound.

Laughter escapes from my lips

as I feel the joy of sweet release

for so many things left unsaid.

Let us go back to the beginning now,

where I was held so tenderly

in the womb of life.

A learned be-ing

to be re-born

with my insights

about death.

And you

hold the space

with me,

as we

sigh
together.