Still

there's an  underlying sadness
that keeps creeping up
like a penny in a tub of water,
I'm sinking
water's running,
spilling over,
Trying to breathe,
but I'm sinking

Smiling but i'm feeling broken
far too shattered to be repaired
so many pieces scattered everywhere
scattered all over the floor
like a penny in a tub of water
I'm sinking
Trying to breathe
but I'm sinking

My state is fragile
Susceptible and breakable
there's nothing to which I'm immune
my prayers rise
like the morning mist on my foggy day
but I'm sinking
and quickly growing tired

And though I know the answers
they dont seem to suffice
the questions anchor me down
answerless "why's"
cover tear stains on red, bloodshot eyes
Endure, I will...
endure I will,
just gotta get past tonight

turn off the water and pull my head out
gasping for air
my time is running short
At least that's how it feels
frequent pain keeps the faucet running
till its
spilling over
I'm sinking like a penny in a tub
You reached in and
 reached for me
even when I was sinking