Sinking Feeling

Like a lost dingy, I float,

With no power or zeal,

No meaning no purpose

Just floating.

 

But, now and again,

I get a sinking feeling

Past hurts bubble to the surface

and pull me under.

 

Like a useless rock, I sink,

No rescue or hope,

No underlying strength,

Just sinking.

 

Others rise as I fall,

But my many failures

Become more loyal than loved ones,

and drag me down,

                            down,

                                   down.