The Current

By Caleb James K.

Treading water
as you go
gently down
the river
and you know
that you won’t
return the same
as when you left
for the current’s
much too fast
and even if
you survive
the jungle is there
to swallow you
into the darkness
where you won’t
be able to
escape.

Published by Caleb James K.

Caleb is a freelance writer, aspiring novelist, and an avid reader. He is the creator of DPW and enjoys editing, as well as helping other writers with their work. When he's not writing or sipping fine whiskey, he can be found at the gym, hiking in the woods, or spending time with his crazy Siberian husky Nitro and wonderful girlfriend Mindy. View all posts by Caleb James K.