There was a whistle in the air, 

Then silence everywhere.

A splash is seen,

Miles ahead,

Last I checked this ocean was dead.

But the sound grows louder 

And drowns out my thoughts 

Telling me to join below the rocks 

A simple slip would end the pain 

But I thought my life had more to gain 

 

I had hopes and dreams carved into my skin

Bleeding out and mixing within 

Young me saw the future bright and kind 

Where middle me knew there was never enough time 

I'm left here now staring at an open abyss 

Searching the ripples for something I missed. 

 

Puzzle pieces sink below 

Trying one last time to find a home, 

Jagged pieces pierce the veil 

Begging one last time to be fulfilled 

 

I stare and ponder, wasting more time 

Believing I can change, even though I know I have made up my mind.

Splash, splash, splash 

The water goes, 

I know this will become the place I call home 

Years from now people will ask why 

And it will be answered 

“Because she never learnt to fly”