I Was Just Trying To Help

Tried to help a friend the other day and it only upset her and she acted selfish, so I'm letting her go.

I told you I was sorry,

but you just nodded

and sank through 

the calm surface-

ghosts moving water.

We submerge ourselves

to escape the world

above this aqua wonder,

but while I'm swimming,

you're sinking farther

and I can't find you

in those murky depths.

You say you're dying,

but you just float there

at the very bottom

pretending you're hopeless

and letting the sharks

torment you in the dark.

I just wanted to pull you out,

but your teeth are sharp.

If you won't even listen,

then don't dare say you tried.

Author's Note

Sometimes, you just have to let go of people if all they do is ignore your help and hope that they find themselves on their own.