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10, the flood is rising
I am praying for a sign
Breathlessly I tread
To stay above the water, 9
8, my spirit’s waning
I begin to lose the light
How much longer can I fight?
I’m under water, 7
And my lips are turning blue
I close my eyes and in a flash
Remember all that’s true
6, I feel forgiveness
There are lessons in the pain
Longing for a second chance
5, the clock is ticking
Time is but a fleeting gift
4, I find a reason
And I feel my spirit shift
I gather all my strength
To give the fight another shot
Befriending the resistance
Swimming hard with all I’ve got
I swim for my survival, 3
I swim for my regret
I swim for all the love I’ve known
And love I have not yet
2, I break the surface
Breathe the air and feel the sun
And look ahead to better days
A life worth living, 1.
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