Swallowed

in the far depths, i'm pulled. i swim up, fighting the current, only to get pulled under. it swallows me whole, without warning, it pierces my veils, no end in sight, it is the void. the pressure chokes, the cold burns, the darkness blinds, the fishes bite, i remain the only light. it leaves no choice, except surrender. no recourse, except strength. i soften.