Empty words hung on tentative threads

the rings of gold had tarnished and worn

ropes of sorrow noosed helpless nape

ribbons of relief swathed and healed

stress vanished, fleet feet leaving no trace

happiness leaked in, bathing my soul

He was the darkness, I now was the light.

A bubbling sensation erupted in

My chest, the burning pain sending

My brain into a frenzy. I couldn't 

Breathe or speak. Suddenly, peace 

Came over me like a wave. It was 

Then that I realized I wasn't afraid 

To go. So, I opened my mouth and

Let the water in.