Anchor Chain

Each one I meet becomes a link in this chain, Interlocking burdens becoming nothing but pain, Wrapped tightly; interwoven emotions weighing heavier and heavier, my brain. Metallic feelings shine, glisten in the light; chain links reflect to the sky while I struggle in this sea, no one is searching, no search and rescue… for me. The weight of all, pulling me down under, the chains growing with each struggle. Sinking below the surface, gasping for air; Why!? Why must none of them care? Just pull and pull, these burdens on my soul; Pinching my body, the pain so striking; waves Crashing into me, pushing me under again. World is unfair, people always despair, each wave; they topple over another; thinking Their burdens are worse than the others. The chain continues to grow, the links proliferate, The weight unbearable and so, I just sink. The waves over head, but down below is peace.