Swim Goggles

The day I got my swim goggles
I couldn't wait
To get into the water
My swim goggles pink and purple
Black, blue, and shiny new
Feeling as though I could do anything
They were magical, and
Parapsychological
When I got into the water, I
splashed, played and soaked in the pool
As I dived down,
My vision showed me a new world
But when it came time to swim
Water seeped in from every access
Clouding me, blurring my surroundings
I sank deeper and deeper
Light slowly fading away
Hands pulling at me
Tugging me out,
Gasping I
Breathe
My goggles
They didn't protect me
Pink, purple, black and blue
Why didn't you?

j.h