The water level
is rising
as we stand up here
not knowing what's next
in our time
of fear.
My anxiety increases
as I see
a boat ahead.
It's a moment of joy
and also
a moment of dread.
My heart is beating
louder
than I can talk.
My legs are getting numb,
I cannot
walk.
They literally push me,
head first,
into the boat
although this memory
stays with me
and will always float.
I want to die
right here
so don't take me.
Please wait
a bit more
or I'll never be free.
For this guilt will forever
lay
in my burdened mind
on the sad day
we had to leave
our pets behind.
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is rising
as we stand up here
not knowing what's next
in our time
of fear.
My anxiety increases
as I see
a boat ahead.
It's a moment of joy
and also
a moment of dread.
My heart is beating
louder
than I can talk.
My legs are getting numb,
I cannot
walk.
They literally push me,
head first,
into the boat
although this memory
stays with me
and will always float.
I want to die
right here
so don't take me.
Please wait
a bit more
or I'll never be free.
For this guilt will forever
lay
in my burdened mind
on the sad day
we had to leave
our pets behind.
************************************************************