Sank

It seemed so long

Since we’d let

The shores of Southampton

Horns were blown

Confetti thrown

And the marching band said goodbye

My smile never faded

Even after our view had left

But now the memory was gone

The water thrashed

The waves crashed

Into our perfect shield

Or so they thought

Horns and bells filled my ears

Was it a drill?

Was it fake?

But why so late at night?

I strapped the white to my chest

As I ran through the crowded halls

And towards my fate

Whether it was life or death

So many people

So many faces

And so much fear in all of their eyes

But it isn’t snowing

How can there be ice

I see none

No! There has to be more

How can there be none

I braced myself

I took a deep breath

Water ran down my cheeks like an ocean of tears

And jumped

A cool chill

So cold

So wet

I fell

Hard

I fell faster and farther down

Until there was no more time left to go up

And with panic swimming through my veins

I gulped my last breath

Of water

-Apple

If you don't know already I love poems that have a hidden meaning that makes you look farther than the words on the page. I hope the true meaning of this poem hits you.