I'm
a slippery
little otter
under your
melting hands
flipping 'round
my wet dark tail
as you make of me demands
your requests
get me hot
make me swirl and twirl
and purr
as if I am of cat family,
not salt-licked sea baby
all wrapped in
squelching fur
Now I am running
through forest
achingly free
and brazen-bold
my mind in present moment
a lightness in my soul
doing what it takes
to survive
in this world of coldness harsh
indelibly finding my way
back to my hidden
backwater marsh
for my hearth is lilting sea
my kin made of
flipper and bone
my inner wild
sings primal melody
as I leap into
what I call home
for after the rough and tumble
and inhalation of ocean's scent
after the kelp is all digested
I will place my head
upon your chest
and breathe deep in rhythmic
ebbs and tides
as my sleekness
enters your soul's portal,
your quiet fire of spark
this is where I can nestle,
contour-deep
in the glow of
your flickering
heart
Jan 20, 2017
Jan 20, 2017 at 5:40 PM UTC
I'm
a slippery
little otter
under your
melting hands
flipping 'round
my wet dark tail
as you make of me demands
your requests
get me hot
make me swirl and twirl
and purr
as if I am of cat family,
not salt-licked sea baby
all wrapped in
squelching fur
Now I am running
through forest
achingly free
and brazen-bold
my mind in present moment
a lightness in my soul
doing what it takes
to survive
in this world of coldness harsh
indelibly finding my way
back to my hidden
backwater marsh
for my hearth is lilting sea
my kin made of
flipper and bone
my inner wild
sings primal melody
as I leap into
what I call home
for after the rough and tumble
and inhalation of ocean's scent
after the kelp is all digested
I will place my head
upon your chest
and breathe deep in rhythmic
ebbs and tides
as my sleekness
enters your soul's portal,
your quiet fire of spark
this is where I can nestle,
contour-deep
in the glow of
your flickering
heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xhi0VGBIlM
:)
From various sources:
The symbolic meaning of water deals with the divine feminine, which is a major life-giving energy, and therefore water (and otters) are symbolic of creativity, fluidity and transitions. The otter's affinity to water is also symbolic of healing. Plus, they elude the symbolism of joy, playfulness and fun (all of which I am in dire need of )
The otter is a powerful figure in Native American and Celtic mythologies and its symbolism is used to mark major life transitions.
All of the above I find to be personally relevant right now!
