Deeper Dive

Deeper, the dive takes him under its cloak,
as Ocean's cool water prolongs every stroke.
He swims through its blanket, a must to prevail,
in getting one look at her long shiny tail.

He hears but a whisper, she's calling to him,
with Ocean aware of this passionate sin.
Its ripples lay dormant pretending to rest,
so eager to break up their flirtatious nest.

As imminent anger begins to take hold,
the warmth of the Ocean turns bitterly cold.
Then like a cocoon it starts squeezing him tight,
and keeps up its smother until he turns white.

Now only her song with its touch calms the sea,
sweet echo, majestic and pure as can be.
With all the Sea's anger it lowers its tone,
allowing the waves to relax, free and roam.

She sweeps with her tail as she draws him in near,
and kisses his mouth shedding one salty tear.
This eloquent touch starts to waken his sleep,
he's kissing this mermaid way down in the deep.

One taste of her lips and he's taking in breath,
aware that this goddess has saved him from death.
A beautiful presence not far from the shore,
that echoes her song to the Ocean once more.