ADDICTION

The violent current is beginning to close its eyes
As I realize where the river is going to end

Exhausted from its angry waves
They've cut me and bruised me

I remember times the water so cool so calm
It sweetly invited me in
Gentle words it sprinkled

Just my feet I remember saying
So tempting and refreshing
A few minutes longer, but deeper I walked

I could feel the comfort cooling my body
I felt the movement of the water

This time I went under
Holding my breath I came up for air

The water was ruff
I looked at the shore, miles it seemed

I made my way toward it
The current pulling me back

So tired I felt
Under I went, this time unwilling

I looked to the shore miles it seemed
No one to help me

I felt the wetness touch my mouth
It filled my lungs

I could taste the water’s edge
I was finally on it, its sand in my mouth

I looked at the water
I heard it inviting

The violent current is beginning to close its eyes
As I realize where the river is going to end…

©Elizabeth Dominguez