(abandonment)

As you pushed me from your raft
And into the icy waters beneath –
And surrounding –
I kicked, I screamed, I begged you:
Do not do this, please!
But I am weak
And I am tired, still,
From all that came before.
I have not the strength to fight;
My clothes – still heavy;
Still soaked, so cold.
And so I let you drown me.
Indirectly.
I watch you leave me.
Consequentially,
I am consumed.
I love you no less.

SJL: 11th August, 2004