Affected with great affliction
Yet somehow so surreal
Like the last few seconds
in a flooding submarine
Or the first few seconds
During skydiving
Impending doom? Check.
Deflated balloon — oh heck!
Yet there's that hope again
A tiny sliver, but still distinct;
Shimmering, arousing a probe
Into faith's own domain
Crack the window, Yank the cord
Swim up, Or glide down
Afflicted forever?
That shall be your endeavour!
To see the ocean
Within, and without