Personal Narrative: My Heart

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My heart was beating loud and fast in my chest. It was getting harder and harder to keep myself above the icy water and my body was slowly shutting down. I tried to fight back by thrashing my arms and legs around but I quickly got tired and my limbs were going numb. Screaming was no use as it barley sounded like there was any noise escaping my mouth.

I no longer have the energy to keep my head above the water and with one quick gasp of air my body starting floating further and further away from the surface. The commotion from the outside world slowly turns into a low hum and I am left alone with simply me and my thoughts. My entire body is throbbing in pain and it feels as though my throat has been set on fire. My throat is screaming for oxygen

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