into the maddening sea –

head first –

eyes – wide-open…

where did it go?

my foothold.

the ledge seemed oh so strong,

and me,

myself,

and i,

so little of not much-at-all…

drowning now –

sadness so deep –

no rope of hope –

no walking on this water…

where did you go?

sweet child of mine.

i held your hand,

but you held the beat of my heart.