memoirs of a fish

stuck in the current
frigid and unforgiving
just dragging me down

a blur of colors
surrounded by little fish
as i sink, sink, sink

sinking into bliss
thoughtless, ignorant, happy
never asking why

sinking rapidly
struggling to stay afloat
trying to stay free

waves crash like bullets
hurtling down the ravine
a chance at freedom

free for a moment
then consumed by violent rapids
tugging at my flesh

'til i am lifeless
drifting, drifting aimlessly
to the rhythm of waves