A Body of Water

A body of water Washes all over Pulling at implausible speed Chose to stay sober A body of no one Touches the flame on my lips These waters ancient Set the ships sailing Sailing far away from their home In the same waters I'm standing Gripping my ankles They dissuade me from leaving them 'lone Clock's ticking slowly A body of work is Not worthless if it's covered in gloom A body of water Washed all over It welcomed us the miserable fools