Riptide A friendship forming, A warm breeze, sunshine on my soul as my life was taking its toll Feeling relaxed, ready to explore and dip my feet in the water Tentatively at first, but it was so clear, calming, and seducing, I dove in I swam around in pure joy and discovery, reality left behind Quick, without warning, you crept in and wouldn’t leave my mind Your words are like the current lulling me and carrying me farther from my safe zone Before I realized it I could barely see the shore I’m caught in your riptide I fight against it and keep getting pulled in and feel like my heart is in a tailspin This is dangerous and I could drown How do I get back? Do I want to? I have no choice.