and find their way to resuscitate
me in my rather sunken state
it's futile, while intentions are well
it's nearly impossible
(through this murky pool)
to revive a defective fool
who would place themselves in this position
and ways, there are none
to help someone who can't help themself
with solid stability and overall health
in each area - no panic. no paranoia.
no collapsed lungs or swallowed tongues
no delusions, or it will begin
to affect your physical self as well
and there'll be ideas of a savior
who'll compensate for your negligent behavior
but they never come, do they? what comes instead
are slow realizations you've formulated this only in your head
no one intends to save you, they gave you
every last opportunity they could
and it's to be understood
you are held responsible for your every action
for every fraction of bad judgment
for every time you fall, for every time you break a budget
so when he calls, just don't answer
because shallow swamps no longer get answered