The River

The river runs deep
curving and twisting inside of me
water that's thick and cleansing
skin that's smooth and thin
veins that tangle inside my limbs

the river runs deep
current strong and overpowering
I try to cross
and I'm pulled along
tumbling and drowning

the river runs deep
goes on for miles
I float and watch the earth fly past
as the river urges me on

I lay back
let the water rush over my head
hold my breath
and let the current pull me under

I hit a rock
the world goes black
and then I know
I am the river
the river runs deep