This wave will eventually crash
But I'll surf it anyway
If only for that fleeting moment
Before the waters finally fold

Reckless soul, I’ve been
Searched for that pearl underneath
Worth every breath that is held
Not quite sure if surface is at hand

Back at the shore, empty handed
Soaked in salt and sand
Crawling and gasping for breath
Afraid of the ocean again

The waves caress against my skin
Lulling me to rest and sleep
The waves eventually crash
But I lay in them still