The Water
Cool water lapping at the edges of my mind Thoughts rising and receding in perfect time Memories emerge from the black lagoon Only to disappear all too soon The water is thick with various notions And the air is electrified with emotions And even though I can’t swim The water calls me from deep within And the voice calls me, again and again Telling me to have no fear, the water’s my friend I still don’t understand, but I’m less afraid So slowly and silently into the water I wade Once I’m in the water, I can no longer fight And slowly I’m pulled under, away, and out of sight