Tie the knots on my wrists
Seize the board from under my feet
Swim out into the sea.
As I give my life to you
You returned to me a precious gift
And I did not see it.
Forgive the sneers and laughter
The tears that came after.
Please forget the look
Please remember the touch.
You breathed into me
And gave me life
Please do not take it away.
Tie the weights to my wrists
Push me of the surface,
I will drown tonight
In the frozen waters.
I gave to you my gift
Take it with grateful hands
Or please give it back to me.