The boat, adrift in dangerous waters, now a steady leak,
Desperately grasping the side, sinking,
Holding to what was before, to drown in the pursuit
One choice, risk the familiar, heavy,
Accompany it to the depths
Or release, abandon, lean on the weightless,
a Life Preserver to sustain
The decision made, deep inhale, eyes closed,
The grip loosened
Eyes opened, still afloat, held up by faith,
Safe among quiet waves –