Come Up from the Depths (2023)

The story below is a creative, collaborative work based on my previously published content. I have provided a brief commentary at the end of this post.

Emily felt the tug of the Muse as she stood at the edge of the cliff, overlooking the ocean. Its waves whispered mysteries, the very secrets of life that couldn't be confined to words. She took a deep breath, filling her lungs with the salty air, and stepped off into the abyss.

As she plunged into the water, time seemed to slow. The world became a realm of muted blues and greens, a sanctuary that welcomed her like a long-lost daughter. The Muse was there too, a shimmering current of feminine energy that guided her deeper.

Emily descended, not with fear but with awe. She embraced the unknown, letting go of the burdens that weighed her down in the world above. For the first time, she understood the beauty of surrender, of relinquishing control to uncover what had always been there—waiting to be discovered.

*"Not everything can be told; some things just have to be known,"*the Muse whispered, echoing in her heart like an age-old hymn. 

She felt a transformation taking place within her. As she swam alongside the Muse, Emily realized she was part of something much greater, a cosmic tapestry interwoven with threads of love, hope, and destiny. She felt healed, as if the very water that surrounded her cleansed her soul.

As Emily began her ascent, the Muse followed, a silent companion on her journey back to the surface. As they emerged from the depths, Emily gasped, taking in her first lungful of fresh air. How sweet it was, this breath of new life!

She climbed onto the cliff and stood once more at its edge, feeling as if she had been reborn. But this time, she didn't look down; she looked up. The sky seemed endless, just like the possibilities that lay before her.

"As it is in heaven, so shall it be on earth," she murmured, her eyes shining with newfound wisdom.

And as she stood there, Emily realized that her journey had imparted a gift, not just for her, but for anyone willing to take that first step into the unknown.

"Let peace look through your eyes, and come up from the depths," she thought, and smiled.

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This short work of fiction is based on a creative collaboration session with ChatGPT. I published the the original poem on Medium April 10th, 2019 titled "Come Up from the Depths".  You may read the original poem that inspired this collaboration here.  Thank you for reading!