I let the undertow drag me, to the bottom of the lake
A weight tether to my leg, I lie and wait
No attempt to escape, I accept my fate
My mind’s made up, I’ll die this way
I tried to contain, a life of pain
As the water filled my lungs, I unlocked the chain
By God’s grace, I won’t rot away
Feeling hope, having faith – I say, “Not today”
Pressure on my chest, and the thoughts remain
Questioning what’s left, I begin to pray
With my last bit of breath, had I fought in vain,
Breaking free of the torment, I will not complain
I made it to the surface, heard the church bell rang
As the choir sang, my spirits drained, I said again, “Not today.” | AM