Illusions

Inside the cocoon of swirling waves, 

I swim gently, awaiting the splash. 

The lights distorted, surrounding me, 

Creating an illusion of the northern lights.. 

I swam first rushing along, 

Avoiding the splash as much as I can, 

I slipped on a current and missed a breath, 

I saw the water making its fall.

The wave huge about to swallow me, 

I couldn't back down,  but was ready to surrender. 

Waiting for the strike, to make me breathless

Down it came crashing on me. 

When I stopped fighting, 

The waves enveloped me, 

Like an oyster protecting the pearl, 

I felt cherished and cocooned. 

The false sense of security 

The lull setting me to settle in, 

Didn't realize, it wasn't my home, 

The hugging waves, started to kick.