I AM DROWNING

No matter what I do
I can't make it to shore.
I see the coast line.
Sometimes closer,
Sometimes further away.
I feel like I am droning.

No matter what I do,
I can't swim long enough
To make it to the shore.
I float to regain strength.
And while I rest,
The tide carries me away again.

No matter what I do.
The current seems too strong.
No one can see me struggle.
"I admire you!"
Don't. Please don't.
I'm drowning.

Editors note: This was written Feb. 9th 2017