surfacing from submerged

how long can one hold their breath
without either developing gills or
giving in to the deep darkness?

of course there is another option...
coming up for air.
i've tried to coax myself into resurfacing
with even a few words... but they elude me

or is it maybe that i've felt such a
tidal shift that i want to create a new blog
to hold it all in a new space?

despite my dutiful nature, i've decided
not to write out of obligation or guilt
but instead to write from inspiration...
i think i'm finally coming up for air
and with my first breath,
maybe a few worhtwhile words will escape.

all i can say with any certainty now is:
"aaaaaauuuuuuuugggggghhhhhhhh!"

and

thanks for your being here to listen