Coming Up for AirThe pirate shipsdispersed during the eclipse.The sharks disappearedin the dark.It’s safe now—as safe as it will be.Swim up to the surface.Look around and feelthe air on your face.Turn off your oxygen tankand breathe air into your lungsslowly, but usingall your body’s strength.Feel your lungs.Feel your strength.Then relax, and exhale.Let the air go.Now … Continue reading Coming Up for Air – a poem by Sheila Wellehan