When the country falls into the ocean

I’m just supposed to move on

But I jab my hands into the water

And pull to no avail

I don’t understand

Why can’t the water be stilled

And the land raised again?

I paid my dues toiling and tilling

But, I must have done it all wrong

The denizens all smile and wave

As the land falls away

They all smile and wave

As they drop into the blue