TIDALWAVE

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    I'm getting the feeling some people are thinking this poem is a suicide poem. it is not more so a view of natures power.

    TIDALWAVE

     

    Wading into calm waters;
    The sky grows dark and gray.

    Soon natures hold,
    on the burdened clouds slips.

    Sprinkles soon turn to an onslaught;
    beating against the rising tide.

    Until it's difficult to tell;
    whether the spray hitting my face,
    comes from the rising tide;
    or the angry heavens above.

    Such as life,
    the waves soon consume me.
    An undertow quickly claims,
    my tenuous hold on reality.

    Pulling me under,
    encasing me within its 
    torturous lovers  arms.

    My fight continues,
    longing for release.

    Soon my lungs burn;
    screaming for sweet respite.

    I'd give my soul,
    for but one life saving breath.

    It would appear I'll get my wish;
    to abandon my soul.

    Without the benefit,
    of life's sweet release.

    The churning waves,
    Holding me;
    crushing me;
    The battle soon ends.

    Lifeless;
    weightless;

    I surrender.

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    TREVON commented on TIDALWAVE

    03-01-2010

    This poem is excellant. I like the flow, and the meaning is felt in each and every part of my soul. great job!! Trevon

    MrGee commented on TIDALWAVE

    02-27-2010

    Absolutely a WONDERFUL poem. You make such good use of the metaphors in this work and paint such a good picture in the mind of the reader. and that verse that reads " The battle soon ends" is so approriate. Thanks for the honor of reading this well written poem. Mrgee

    blanket commented on TIDALWAVE

    02-26-2010

    beautiful surrender. I love the comparison of the relationship vs the inability to control something like nature. Fantastic metaphor.

    evolon commented on TIDALWAVE

    02-26-2010

    i liked it seems like it is real its been a long time since i have enjoyed anything like that .thank you

    Desmotti commented on TIDALWAVE

    02-25-2010

    So Excellent! I am proud of your descriptive pennance...to the Universe....She has you and embraces you back!

    Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

    Plato (BC 427-BC 347) Greek philosopher.

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