Arm of the sea Birth to thee Bodies delivery Water markers anniversary Swimming in sync with what will be Channels confectionery of bitter stroke sweet Breathing swallow Breathing deep Flowing banks of reeds that creep Rapid current Floating slow Freestyle Buoyant aid for mile Treading water Tired Below Springs of hope as you go Narrow vision Opening out Sea of plenty Turn about Island on the horizon Or to sails that have spent No man is an island Though we can pretend!