Scene 73: The Torrent

I dove into the water, swimming with bubbles
I sank to the bottom, feet gripping the rubble
The water was warm, yet still I shivered
I tried to breathe in, but stale was the river
I couldn’t breathe underwater anymore
And so I stayed on the rocky floor
Watching my pruned hands slowly wither
The water started to burn, my spine started to quiver
Then a wave of euphoria relieved my troubles
I resurfaced, inhaled, then went back for double