Deep Waters

It was a while
Since I was out.
Got woken up
From splashing of my hands
Trying to keep me afloat
Trying oh so desperately.

It seemed like an eternity
Swimming in deep waters.
Murky. Shark infested.
Going against the tide.

I've seen calm waters,
The lightening and the storms.
I've seen enemies float by,
And some friends too.
Safe and dry in their boats.
Smiling and waving away to glory
The same, plastered smiles.

Muscles torn and
Hope fading fast
I'll keep swimming
Into the deep, swirling waters.
Murky. Shark infested.

With a hope.
Of someone waking me up
And put an end to this misery
A pat? A hug? A kiss?

Someone did take pity on me
And hugged me tight.
To relieve me of pain
Of expectations and misplaced trust.

It was my companion,
My aid since eternity.
The deep swirling waters.
Murky. Shark infested.

And then finally. I smiled.