Treading Water
I’m keeping my head above the waves
But I feel the weight of the resistance
The continuous struggle wears me down
I feel like I may need some assistance
Neural pathways as crowded highways
I wish to dispel the accumulating fodder
But my feet are far from touching bottom
And I continue on, just treading water
I have learned how to make it look easy
Smiling all the while my body tires beneath
This strenuous load of staying afloat
May be all my heart can ever bequeath
When it comes to giving up to this sea
I want it to be said that I fought her
I’ve lost track of how long it has been
Yet I’m here and still treading water
No matter the sea you are called to tread
No matter that you never sought her
Though a shipwreck dumped you there
Just keep on Treading Water
The signal has been sent, the flare shot
Help is on the way dear son or daughter
Do not despair for other survivors are here
To cheer you on, Keep Treading Water