Treading water in a sea of thoughts, Almost taken by the waves, A rope was thrown, As I was begging to be saved.

There you were, On a makeshift raft, Not fairing much better than I, Both of us trying to survive.

For the longest time we just stared at each other, Not believing what we saw was real, Constantly worried about how the other must feel.

I got closer and closer everyday, Until finally I climbed aboard, Embracing a stranger who was already so much more.

Days and days went by of us on our raft, Floating in nothingness, In quiet and calm, Basking in the comfort no matter how wrong.

Then one night I fell back into the water, Slipping through your finger tips, A cry rang out in the silence, I saw how you grimaced.

There I was, Treading water in a sea of thoughts, Almost taken by the waves, Staring at you and trying to be brave.

You looked at me with questions in your eyes, You looked like you longed to jump, So I smiled and thanked you for the rest, Thanked you for all the memories.

You looked into my soul one last time, Burning it into your mind, Then turned around with a slouch, Knowing we had to have this compromise.

As you floated farther and farther away, I got swept up by the waves, But my brief reprieve saved me.

So here I sit, Head above water, Still treading, Because of you.