The Tide

My chest feels like its caving in,
The thoughts they swirl inside my head.

Not again, not again, not again...

In and out, I coach myself,
Just let your breath flow free -

But the release catches short,
And the tears clench within me.

... not again, not again, not again.

The tide is rises and it falls,
Carrying my hearts with its waves -

The shore ahead looks brash,
And I fear the crash will break -

Not again, not again, not again.

In and out, I remind myself,
Just let your breath flow free -

And as the waves begin to crest,
I surrender and find rest.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Now I'm floating out to sea,
Unscathed and happy as can be.