A Wigwam for a Goose's Bridle

I dipped my toe
            briefly
into this river,
            seeking 
just the momentary sensation
of cool flowing water against my skin
            a physical stim
evanescent reprieve

- I did not expect - 

perhaps it’s unsurprising
I quickly felt the need
to shed my clothes
and (unhesitating) dive straight in
where the depth appeared adequate
and the current deceptively gentle

is this how it feels to be swept away?

tidal
I would submit
my floating body
to the ebb and flow

and yet my feet can settle on the river bed
and I feel safe
as the water rushes around me
caressing my skin
thawing my bones
brushing delicately 
against all my scars
external and internal

is something in this healing?