The Time I Almost Drowned

Chlorine fills my nostrils, burning bleach scorching the innards of my nose

Clawing at cold waters, fingers turning numb now, shriveled like prunes, my arms ache as they flail to no avail

Blue wavy waters, an empty pool… white shiny sides but no one in sight, just deeper blue and bubbles spewed, could this be my final adieu

An empty echo, sound from no direction, water echoing all around reminds me of when I was a baby safe and sound

Cold water fills my throat, burning, scratching, clawing as if I swallowed a cat, I’m choking now, and sure that I’m going to drown