Digame

digame
what do you make
of the islands upon my leg
the tide pools in my thighs?
am I 
the ocean to you?
or something more
forgiving?
note how skilled I am 
at sinking
into myself
lifetimes practicing perfect poise
so you don't hear 
the background noise
are we not all the continuation 
of two souls?
the tide is rising
and I muse on if it's worth drowning 
to heal