Breathe
one two three
breathe
one two three

Think.

Listen to your heartbeat
t h u d t h u d t h u d
&& just breathe
in
out

Grip the hands
of those you love
so tightly

&& turn away.

Watch c o n f u s i o n spread
because they don't understand
these are your last
goodbyes

Breathe
through the pain
take those steps
past your fears
they lead

To your own destruction.

T h i n k
grit your teeth
try not to
tremble
as you walk forward

Listen to your footsteps
on the rocky ground
as you step onward

Breathe
one two three

Hold on to your fear
do not let it b e t r a y you
swallow it back
don't let it rise

Let chaos reign
if only for a moment
inside your mind

Wild eyes
quickened breath
t e r r o r that consumes

Shudder weakly
as you return
feel your dire need
parched

Crawl to the water's edge
cup the icy liquid to your mouth
s t a r t
at the hand encircling your wrist

Feel the water
as it engulfs you
as hands drag you down

Look to the surface
swirling
above you
whisper
your last goodbyes

Breathe
Choke
one two three

Slip Away.