Monsoon

I swam the dark water dreading
about all it contains.
Body is numb, days treading
Tired, pulled down by chains.

Look over the edge at the mirror
in that lost and broken boat.
You are rowing nearer and nearer.
Reach out to me, I can't float.

Same place as me now.
At least you know.
Too exhausted to ask how.
Sink with me below.

It will be warm soon.
We will breathe again.
Above only monsoon.
Below the graveyard for men.

I'm glad I'm not alone in the water.
Away from the slaughter.
I'm glad I'm with you to take a breath.
You saved me from death.