Soaked

Immersing myself
slowly
the water rises
softly brushing
my cheeks
as i force my head
down down deeper

Laying flat
eyes closed tight
everything is blurry
feeling the cold water
surrounding my face

My lungs
they cry out to me
but i don't want to hear
drowning them out
with water
like a fire fighter
am i brave?

My chest
its heavy
like I'm carrying
my whole life's weight
upon it and
bubbles escape
from my lips

The life
my life
its being sucked
from my body
like dried out
and withered flowers

I struggle
i struggle
trying so hard
forcing myself
to stay down
like an obedient pet

My body
launches
out of the water
and then

G A S P