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“Dive Deep” by Trevor Witt

Dive deep,
Into the stillest waters of your soul,
Bring an oxygen tank,
In case the depths take your breath away,
Examine your life below the surface,
Swimming in your mind,
Look at the love floating all around you –
– even in the darkness, it shines.
Explore your ocean floor and volcanic vents,
Learn about your tectonic plates and what makes you quake.

Seek to understand your still, hidden lakes,
Before you drift with the currents and the tides.

“What To Do With A Memory” by Trevor Witt

Do I put it in the closet?
In a shoebox, on the shelf?
Or under the bed, behind the laundry basket?
Do I say “goodbye” and give it to the Salvation Army?
Or do I tear it up and throw it away?

To photographs, the posters — even my shoes,
Carrying meaning only I understand,
But it has been so long since
That present lived in my hand.

Yesterday has flown away,
It’s time to let new memories play.

“Baby” by Trevor Witt

Baby,
Pacifier, socks,
Shirts, diapers,
Pooping and vomiting,
Waking up all night,
Sleeping in shifts,
I look forward to your mess,
Your adorable face,
Covered in spaghetti sauce,
Food all over the floor.

Until then,
I will work on cleaning my own mess,
And preparing my world for you.