Each bubble seeps through my mouth
as they lift themselves
breaking free of binding air.
I am sinking deeper
into the shadow of the sea.
Eyes half alive, as they
lift themselves towards untouchable sky.
Glistening light touches once more
and dances on the water.
Beams of the sun wander through,
but I can not reach their abundant light.
This invisible anchor weighs
down on my soul restlessly.
I am lost...
hope has vanished...
faith whispers quietly, softly...
Suddenly an awakening touch
grabs hold of my hand.
Light becomes grander, my soul
lifts towards the surface.
I feel a gust of air,
I breathe in heavily.
Looking up I see my beholder.
My hand clamped in theirs,
like a clam holding
its beloved pearl...
I look into the eyes
of my savior and I see
the beacon of light within them...
Our stares collide as time caresses
us slowly with patience.
You look at me and I know.
You understand my fears,
my hopes, secrets untold.
Understanding yours are hard to unfold.
I am grasping, but you
are gently letting go.
Your fingers slip gently
away from mine as the ocean
devours me once more.
Light is getting dimer...
Blinded by tears as your face
blurs from this sorrow.
I let go sinking back into shadow.
Anchor pulling down remaining
pieces of what's left of this lifeless being.
Eyes closing and calm...
I will drift back into clouded thoughts
hoping on dreams that will never
be born except in my failing heart.
I will never forget you, my beloved beholder.