airplane thoughts

i think of people as bodies of water

(we are made of water after all)

with some people, upon first meeting, you can see an approximate depth,

you have an idea of what to expect

with others, you can’t tell how deep the water runs

the surface is murky

you step in, dip your toes, feel your way, one foot in front of the other

some waters are much shallower than you first expect

you reach the bottom much faster, surprise at your throat

and some waters, you can’t seem touch the bottom of, no matter how deep you sink — feet after feet, (marine) layer after (marine) layer

it’s dark and delicious

and the deeper you go, the more there is to marvel at — coral and jellyfish and baby sharks

and you could stay here forever