I'm ankle deep afraid to go further
But it seems as if I have no choice
The water rises, reaching my kneecaps
Terrified, standing still
It touches my waist
Unable to scream, believing I'll only look like a fool
Slowly it continues to rise not stopping at my neck
Suddenly it drags me under
Screaming for help, though knowing its too late
No one can hear my cries
Consuming my every breathe
Like a fire roaring in my throat
As I gasp for air
Futile attempts, only inhaling water
Where are they?
My family, my friends
Promises that they'll always be there?
My insecurities, that they get tired and irritated
Is all that lay beside me now
As I look into the eyes of the cloaked phantom dressed in black
And say goodbye
