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Drowning
The tears,
They’re collecting.
Creating an ocean
Of my despair.
As the seconds turn to hours,
I am drowning
In my sorrow.
I don’t know how to swim.
Please,
Can’t anyone see?
The pain within me,
It’s taking control.
I am paralyzed
As I sink deeper.
My lungs are burning,
Craving fresh air.
I can’t move,
I can’t swim.
I try to cry out,
But swallow water.
Has no one noticed
The change in me?
I want to laugh,
I want to smile,
I want to be
Oh, so happy.
But, I can’t seem
To find my way out of here.
My eyes burn,
My lungs they crave.
I need air,
But how do I swim?
I reach out,
Hoping someone will see.
I cry out,
Hoping someone will hear.
I struggle
To keep my eyes open.
As I sink farther,
And farther,
Into the deep.
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Something written for those who are struggling to breathe. I know that it may feel like you will never break the surface again, to get that fresh air, but you will. Just be patient. Someone will help, I promise.