This is dedicated to anyone in an abusive relationship. You can become unanchored.
Chest collapsing
Breathing unfathomable
Squirming and writhing
At the bottom of the ocean.
//
Pressure squeezes all organs
Light pierces the ocean above
The swim is difficult through icy depths
The warmth of the anchor squeezes
//
Golden and embossed with jewels
The anchor promises safety
Beneath the depths of the turbulent sea
The anchor is sturdy and immovable
//
Breath deprived mind awakens
Swimming up to fill aching lungs
Carrying the anchor it pulls against
Comfortable only in the drink
//
The swim to freedom can only be found unanchored.
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W. Joe O'Banion
Proud father of two, married to my best friend, and I write to cope with being a human.
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