the tide rolled at my feet.
i didn't know whether to jump in,
or run for my life.
the forbodding sea hypnotized me.
warm water lapped at my feet.
I gazed out to see the rough
waves...
I rocked as the waves swayed.
The undertow was strong,
almost knocking me to my
knees.
Would I be pulled under?
Could I be strong enough
To resurface?
Should I take that chance?
I stood back away from the
waves,
Digging my toes into the sand.
I wrapped my arms around
Myself...
Hoping the chill of death
Would not reach for one
More score.