Deep End Amy Jackson

Deep End

Grief is a heavy weight tied to your foot And bearing it is never optional Without your asking, you’ve been given something that’s too heavy to hold But coming up for air isn’t optional The tightening of your lungs and the fire in your chest become unbearable Something has to go So you give up what’s inside The little things that make you who you are And the desperation for air disguises loss as salvation A necessary sacrifice for survival Until nothing is left But drowning isn’t optional And hollow things float