Overflow

Ears underwater, eyes to the sky
I can’t hear a thing, just dwell in the tide
Under the surface there’s so many lights
They drown out the sting of salt in my eyes

I forgot when I was swimming
I could stop the sprint when I get tired

When was the last time you sat under this many stars?
The waters I wrestle with, carry me
When I surrender my fear of surprise
And float beneath the overflow

Here’s to the elders
Remember their fires burn in the seabed, ceremonial pyres
Generous ocean, creator of time, you're wiser than I am, so erode and refine

I forgot when I was swimming
I could stop the sprint when I get tired
To be here from the beginning
All the years I missed devoured
By my own impatient desire

When’s the next time you’ll sit under this many stars?
The waters I wrestle with, carry me
When I surrender my fear of surprise
And float beneath the overflow