Treading Water

 

Right now I'm treading water,
salt burns in my eyes,
waves of distrust crash over me,
cowardice and lies.

I know I will not drown,
but my lungs are really burning,
my tired limbs are aching,
the dark waters are churning.

The shore is still a long way off,
that tiny spark of hope
in the madness of this storm
is all I have to cope.

Just breathe in deep, yes take a breath,
the water will not drown you.
Just breathe in deep, clean breath of air.
Now peace and strength surround you.