like the ocean with the tide
depth. where once you could stand. now submerged.

like the weather with the seasons
feeling. where once your skin was exposed now you are bundled up in layers.

the passing of time

the onslaught of stimulus

exposure to the elements

change. progression. digression. maturation. retardation.

growth one way. or the other.

to shed once and FOR ALL the dead skin and become the new creation

that I AM.

not perspective. truth.
not what I see. but what IS.

not subjective. objective.
not through my eyes. but through yours.

not me. You.

one only through. the Other

movement. always movement.
in this moment.
may the ocean submerge me. may the layers of warmth surround me

in that moment.
the ocean rolls back and uncovers what was hidden. the visible layers of warmth are replaced by the invisible rays from the sun

always growing because of that perfect something that never changes.

Identity. Jesus.