How
do you erase
the demanding thoughts
that float around
your mind

How
do you stop
the howling wolves
that run around
your head

How
do you dim
the frightening scenes
that replay in
your eyes

How
do you release
the haunting cries
that reside in
your heart

How
do you forget
the grueling monster
that lives in
your soul

I grab your arms,
(my nails digging deep into your flesh)
you look at me with surprise.

I dive
- headfirst -
pull you
d
o
w
n
to the ocean floor.

I'm begging you,
d
r
o
w
n
with me.
It will be easy,
we'll be together!
I'll be the anchor
(you just need to admit defeat)