Drowning

I was drowning 
The water filled my mouth 
Leaving a taste 
So bitter and sharp 
It stayed forever 

My eyes were dull 
And I felt a pain in my throat 
I wanted to give up
For the waters to take me 
To another place
Another time 

What did you see in me 
In that moment 
When I needed someone 
What did you see 
In my eyes 

What I see in yours 
The same in mine 
As deep inside 
We're still the same 
And your eyes 
Still match
The color of your 
Soul

 

meandpaul

MN

15 years old

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