Drowning

I almost drowned once

At the beach when the tide was strong

One minute I had my feet on solid ground

The sand squelching between my toes

The next I was pulled under

Someone dragged me to safety

I spat out half the ocean

Bodies of water made me weary

Not wanting to relive that experience

Except I would

This time without water

I feel the waves crashing over me

I’m fighting against the current

Unable to move. Eat. Live.

I can’t see the surface

And consider letting myself drown

Then I remember the people I love

And how they love me in return

It helps me fight against the dark abyss

I can see the surface

I break free

Gasping for air

I am alive

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