I feel like I'm about to drown

It feels like I have sunk too deep

The mask of water over me,

Pushing me down

Has now become too burdensome

To overcome



I'm trying hard to see the sun

But from this angle

The surface reflects only

The bottom of the sea



At times, I feel I'd like to stop

Holding my breath and just exhale

And let the water fill my lungs

To drown is said to be

A pleasant way to die

Maybe if I just let go

Of my burden I'll eventually

Approach the surface

And drift downstream

And once again see

The fire of the sun



Again I try to see the sun

But from this angle

The surface reflects only

The bottom of the sea



Oxygen fails me but I hold my breath

I swim and try to reach the shore

Swim under water, maybe in vain

For I have almost lost my will to live



When I have lost my will to live

And my body is weak

Then carry me, please carry me

When my eyes are tired

Be my star

Shine for me

Shine for me my precious sun