Slowly Drowning Version 2

When did I become that man,

standing all alone in the rain.

Wishing for there to be a place,

to forget all of my pain.

My clothes and shoes dripping wet,

a puddle beneath my feet.

My eyes slowly filling with tears,

that admit my awful defeat.

As the water continues to rise,

or maybe I just begin to fall.

I can feel the water touch my face,

and I start to remember it all.

I desperately try to pull myself out,

but I'm slowly sinking in.

I open my mouth to let out a yell,

but my mind starts to spin.

I gasp for breath and start to choke,

my chest hurts even more.

The water pushes and pulls me down,

my body has never been this sore.

I close my eyes, there is no scream,

so I let the water lay me to rest.

I forget the panic and all of the fears,

as the water tears at my chest.

My heart stops,

I'm drowning,

That's how I know it's love,

because my heart's been calling for you.

By: Jeremy Brewer

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