The cold envelopes me,
pushes in from every side;
surrounding me, overwhelming me.

Feelings akin to fear and dread rush through me,
filling my veins,
flushing out any stable mind set,
spiraling me down into unease and something greater.
Something worse.
Making me tired, weary.
Breaking me down.
Pushing me farther away from shore.

Reaching out, holding on,
hoping for the passing that will bring the light.