Drowning

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I am here drowning in these heavy seas
Hurriedly searching for a way out
An island to take away all my worries
Or a lifeboat to pull me to safety

I am actively praying for an answer
A sign, a way out of this miserable mess I've made
This flood I've created within my life
It's killing me, draining me of any hope

I've searched for so long
I just wonder what would happen
If I decided to let go and give up
Who would care if I let myself drown

Is anyone scared for me?
Is anyone actively looking for me?
Or have I been long forgotten from them all?
Am I even worth it to be set free?

I've begged, pleaded, screamed out for something
But nothing has returned my call
No help has been sent to my rescue
Is anyone even looking for me?

It's been years of torment
What started out as a small puddle
Has grown into a raging storm overtime
Why can't I just let go?

What is truly stopping me from drowning?
Is it hope for my loved ones?
Or is it fear of what would happen if I gave in?
It's hard to think with the thunder in my head

When will I finally be able to let go?
How much longer do I have to fight to deserve peace?
Can I please just drown in the chaos of these waters?
I cannot bear to swim anymore.

My body aches and my heart is clogged
I'm tired of day after day swimming
Maybe I'll wait just one more day
Before I let myself drown.

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