I Am Afraid of Drowning

I was born on the tide
Brought in by the sea
And the shore had to abide
For that is the heart that governs thee.
The ways of the land,
To outstretch hand
Trying to fix every hole
Seeking to make things whole.
But days such as these,
I feel short on breath
Afraid I cannot be
But also afraid of death.
Perhaps I'm unhappy
But I don't think that's true
I just don't feel I can be
As good as many of you.