The Ocean Ripples

The Ocean ripples,
in the depths of heart,
where loss and regret twine,
hope trickles down my spine

And then the ocean ripples,
at the slightest breath,
so supple my whisper,
so smooth on my finger

And then the ocean ripples,
from my daring plunge,
I strain my heaving breath,
removing thoughts of death

And then the ocean ripples,
the treasure abound,
one final look, I scowl
my feelings almost foul

and then the ocean ripples,
Having plunged straight down,
my purpose being sought,
the tethers turned to naught

and then the ocean ripples,
my breathing so slow,
sickly, subtle shivers
slowly, my will falters

And then the ocean ripples,
I challenge the tides,
shatter the surface light,
brighten the endless night

And then the ocean ripples
robots touch the sky,
I laugh in tranquility,
another wasted city

The Ocean ripples,
in the depths of heart,
where loss and regret twine,
the hope lost into time