Emotional Sea

I feel like I am drowning in a sea of emotion, The undertow dragging me low, The first few feet my lungs are pained, As life flashes fast before my eyes, I see mistakes and sadness as regret acts like a rip tide Pulling me down deeper to the icy depths below, The pressure now unbearable I feel my ribs compact, As the vision like a weight keeps sinking me slow, I am left thinking was my life just filled with sadness? What about the times of madness? Was I not happy even then? Suddenly I see a face in the murky shadows of my mind, Of happiness I am reminded, Of a love that was requited, Your beauty pushes out the madness, It cuts away regret and sadness, And buoyed I am with gladness I am lifted to the fore, As my head breaches the surface, I awaken from my slumber, I am left with thoughts of wonder, Are you my Sweet Lenore?