It's all around us,

engulfing us in a tight hold.

Some are afraid,

others cheer "hooray!"

However, I have seen its tide,

have felt its crush as I'm taken down.

I struggle to break free,

like all the times before.

But, this time I'm bobbing up and down like some ore.

"Someone,

anyone,

can you help me," I plea.

I'm shaken, torn and drug out to sea.

I'm all alone, cold and crying.

No one else knows what I know,

for all of them this is all for show.

I assure you that it's not as I struggle to fight.

I might be tiny, but this isn't right.

It's all around me,

engulfing me like a wave to the shore.

But, I will hold on and fight off more.

For I am myself,

and you are you.

Now, say goodbye before I'm through.