I am swimming peacefully in the giant ocean of life
suddenly I go under lost to the world
deeper I go thashing against the tide
wanting to live a few seconds longer
the light is fading from my eyes
I see the sun disappear as my eyelids flutter
still faintly awake I sceam inside
"I'm not ready to go, nor shall I ever be"
when suddenly my foot touches the soft sand
I kick out furiously with the last of my strength
I manage one last gasp of breath
for now I live
the tide will have to wait
it is pulling endlessly but still I leave it behind
pulling away for the warm sun on my face
I shall live another day
