Relay

Breast stroke, third up I’m racing in a relay

Slow pace, fast race I can hear them screaming

My momma told me to be a swimmer

Oh as cold as it could be - we better knew than shiver

 

Head down and swim

Pull, scoop, now kick, and extend

 

I’m hiding away, hoping she’ll say the water is code for a blanket

I might never get in - chlorine on my skin, my people weren’t made this shit

I’m a surf the sands of time, take it in stride, and most importantly warm

Where I’m feeling in frequency freedom to follow my family history coping with misery

Wet - tasted too salty, god made me fresh

Feeling a false sense of security taking a hold on me

I should be taking my goggles off, opening eyes

Heads up, swallowing pride

Pulling, scooping, bringing around this H20 that brings me down

 

Head down and swim

Pull, scoop, now kick, and extend

 

Like water I am transient

Not afraid to go

I feel like there’s something new

Wait out the storm