Slipping Away
Don't let your thoughts consume you.
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
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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