The poem takes place inside the speaker’s womb, reflecting the speaker’s relationship with it. Some of the language, such as “Trawling your dark” (Line 6) and “Wrapped up in yourself” (Line 5), suggests this atmosphere. The unborn child is described as “snug” (Line 13) within this confined space, and the marine imagery also enhances the sensation of dark water. The poem conveys this place as tight and enclosed, while conversely portraying it as a generative space filled with potential.