Above Water

I can’t swim

I never learned

Inevitable that I’d drown

I knew I’d have my turn

I can’t survive on my own

The water is too deep

I need help

But I have no technique

It is life or death

This is my make or break

I can’t turn back from this moment

Not from the path I chose to take

Without a lesson

I pray with my eyes closed

Not sure of the outcome

But with faith, as I dive, the water imposed

Air to liquid

Breathing halted

I somehow came out on top

All chances defaulted

I can’t swim

But I’m floating for now

I’m above water

I will not drown