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Slipping Away

Don't let your thoughts consume you.

By Brittany LylesPublished 6 years ago 1 min read
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I hear the lake water swishing as the paddles caress its skin

I lay back and I see the dark blue sky dimming before I close my eyes to listen to the soft blowing wind.

I hear the birds chirping, singing their song that whispers my story in between each line.

I sing along

I feel myself existing while the world around me moves and yet, to me, it's so still

I relax and allow my body to connect to the earth while letting my thoughts consume me

I think of everything going on and how things seem to never cease

My mind fills with poison and my tears commence to fall

I try to calm myself, but like I do with everything else, I fail at that too

I feel an inexorable sensation in my throat

Suddenly I cannot breathe

My heart beats rapidly and is entirely invaded with fear

Not only my mind but my body is in pan, I begin to panic

I try to inhale, to catch my breath, but when I do I inhale water instead of air

I'm slipping away but I don't want to let go

I open my eyes and to my surprise I realize that I'm in the middle of the lake still alive

Thank goodness

surreal poetry
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About the Creator

Brittany Lyles

I love writing poetry and short stories on all topics. Stay tuned, there will always be more to come

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