Finding+Oxygen

swimming, gliding, floating air tube keeps me up, keeps me safe I squeeze through the center I am curious

Caught, snug, tight I lose sight of surface Fighting the quickening pulse of panic I need breath

Coughing, choking, suffocation All motions begin to slow Fierce tug pulls me up         I find oxygen

Dripping, drying, warmth Lungs calm their breathing Heart calms it's beating I find relief