I've been stuck in this hole
that I keep digging deeper
and deeper for myself
losing any signs of life
along the way
something keeps telling me
maybe if I just stretch my hands out
into the sky
something will pull me out
and I'll be okay
but then I look down
and realize that my arms are paralyzed
unable to go the distance
and I'm left in my thoughts wondering
what happens if I can't reach?