Im Drowning

I'm drowning
in the deep blue sea
the water is
swallowing me up
making me go deeper
and deeper.

I cant breathe
the water is in my
nose
my throat.

I'm trying to scream
for help
but nothing comes
out.

I start to lose my
breath
getting tired of
fighting
certain that I will
die soon. 

and you're standing
3 feet away
screaming
"LEARN HOW TO SWIM!"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 6:07 PM
Hello Olivia Renne, Bad things happens to people.I understand where you are coming from. Best to forget the past. put it behind you. Live life now! Enjoy your evening my friend.
Renne Avatar
July 5, 2014 at 7:43 AM
I got inspired to write this poem because I have gotten bullied a lot before and had hardships at home. It seemed like this (the poem) was happening metaphorically. I was depressed, stressed, anxious.Sort of felt like I was drowning. I felt like no one loved me and no one cared for me (even if it sounds ridiculous). I was even considering bad things. Its a sensitive subject and I don't really want to talk about it anymore. But my bad past made me who i am today. Im thankful. it made me strong.
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