breathing underwater

we have to learn how to breathe again
pulling impulses of self-destruction
out of the wreckage of the moment
the now
the *dallas we have a problem* moment
as we know
put on your mask first
then help your children
i am flailing tredding giving aid
in the open ocean
the risk to lifeguards
is the drowning panic
grasping
hugging
holding up
may kill you both
it is taught you approach an active drowner from behind
so they don’t see you
eyes ablaze
mouth filled with bitter saltwater
slipping from the surface
unable to scream
for help

03-02-24

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