The Drowning

I feel like I'm about to drown
 It feels like I have sunk too deep
 The mask of water over me,
 pushing me down
 Has now become too burdensome
 to overcome
 I'm trying hard to see the sun
 But from this angle
 The surface reflects only
 the bottom of the sea
 At times, I feel I'd like to stop
 Holding my breath and just exhale
 And let the water fill my lungs
 To drown is said to be
 a pleasant way to die
 Maybe if I just let go
 Of my burden I'll eventually
 Approach the surface
 and drift downstream
 And once again see
 the fire of the sun
 Again I try to see the sun
 But from this angle
 The surface reflects only
 the bottom of the sea
 Oxygen fails me but I hold my breath
 I swim and try to reach the shore
 Swim under water, maybe in vain
 For I have almost lost my will to live
 When I have lost my will to live
 And my body is weak
 Then carry me, please carry me
 When my eyes are tired
 Be my star
 Shine for me
 Shine for me my precious sun