I keep you close, clinging mercilessly
You drift, wandering
I reach out through the waves
water lapping over my outstretched fingers
Your eyes on the horizon, your gaze reaches for more
I tread and watch you drift, unnoticing
Look at my body floating, the darkness of the unknown surrounds
Slow the desperate flailing and ease lower into the deeper place
Breathing, trusting, staying
You are near
Out of reach
Letting go of you,
You don't leave
But I let go.
