Drown

Waves pull me under
From an angry sea
To the tranquillity of darkness below
Dancing currents wash me over
Sinking deeper
One final breath
Released
As this world opens her hand
And allows me to pass on.

    I drown to the bottom of this wound you've opened
    Heart cracked open for all to see
    Limbs are numb, my head is swimming
    Body too tired, no time to breathe.

        I drown in the bottom of this heart you've broken
        I can't fulfil what you want me to be
        A smile for the passer-by
        In lieu of words spoken
        This mask falls off
        My true face you see.

Gareth Saunders