Without a
rudder. Without an oar
Without the
moon to lead me to shore
Drifting in
circles. Drifting in waves
Peddling
fiercely to get out of the maze
Stuck in the
darkness. Stuck in the night
Stuck
without sunshine even in light
Standing on quicksand. Sinking in fast
Inventing a
hope that surely can’t last
Waving for
rescue. Waving for release
Waving for
something to provide me some peace
Taking on
water. Breathing in sand
Grasping for
help from an invisible hand
Realizing too clearly. Realizing too well
Realizing one doesn't hear what one doesn't yell
Standing
alone. Standing compliant
Left in my
own solitary confinement
Fantastic, Karie. You have great rhythm and visuals, and a wonderful message is brought out as a result.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Glendon! That definitely puts a smile on my face! Thank you :)
DeleteGreat poem!! Written with emotion!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rea! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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