recall

a swim
pools of still water,
sunlight, the color of tea
drowning in your eyes

What is the purpose of these words?
The words, the image,
the recognition,
float to the surface
of consciousness
from some deep subterranean current.
I can only record what is revealed.
Parts of myself.
amazed

I will question
explore
discover
even attempt to explain
but I will not make excuses for
or try to justify
my words
or thoughts

it is what it is
I am who I am
sobeit