what is this
i'm feeling
i'm suffering
dying slowly
but i'm unsure how
is this what suffocating feels like
unable to breathe freely
unable to think clearly
unable to speak confidently
or am i drowning
unable to catch my breath
unable to swim ashore
unable to save myself
too far out for sure
too far out at sea
too far out of reach
too far out to be heard
silent and helpless cries
"save me"