holding heavy water in—
can't breathe,
filling,
spilling.
seeping,
creeping,
blackness leaking.
bubble up,
bubble down—
oh no—
pop,
pop,
pop.
Blow?
No.
tears flip—
hold them in,
don't let 'em slip.
toughen up.
stay strong.
soften.
red rising—
cool off.
steam.
it's too late.
pressure—
release.
Drip.
Ahhh.
Yes.