To understand the smile
of the dolphin
you´ve got to know
a manta ray
and the lash of its tail
that goes straight
to your heart -
like the knife opening
the farewell note
of your one and only.
You´ve got to see the sharks
in the bay here too
and feel the marks
they leave on your fins
like badges of courage
you never wanted
and wouldn´t kill for -
making you
a little different
from all the rest.