There’s a part of me cares Like a mother to her child For every ache, blemish, and bruise Quiet, but determinedly anxious When there’s beating in my body Bubbling up on the ocean floor Growing loud and reaching upward Pulling me from this gross sea cove It squeezes me when we break the surface Begging me to take a breath So I open to my savior And release a mess that stains me Warm, I settle into the foam I finally feel better now Thank you, my caring soul