Drifting further away from the shore

My paddling doesn't mean anything

Any more...

The life belt holding me afloat

Means nothing as the current

Tows me out to sea

The life guard on duty I see

Yelling at me to start paddling

But he can't help me

As I'm swept away by the tide

Knowing how to swim

But overcome by overwhelming

Waves inward and without

Gasping for breath

Wondering when the tide

Will change and drive me

Home...

When, where, and how

Will I hit land again?