Water



Water, flowing endlessly
Endless depths, forever untold
Its endlessness a reminder
Of how she feels, under loved
A weight on her shoulders
Like a wave crushing her down
Pushing her deeper
Into the murky depths
The current pulls her in
The shore is lost in sight
As she struggles in vain
To swim against the tide
She feels powerless and overwhelmed
As her loved ones stand idly by
Like spectators on the shore
Unsupportive of her struggle
In the vastness of the ocean
She searches for a lifeline
For a friendly face
To remind her she's not alone
And to help her navigate
Through the roughest of seas.
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Written on May 22, 2023

Submitted by JoeStrickland on May 22, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCDEFCGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 600
Words 108
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 22

Joe Strickland

I'm just a regular, blue collar, working stiff who took an interest in writing poetry many years ago but until recently I haven't had a desire to share any with anyone or pursue publication. I'm an unpublished fork lift operator by night, and a day drinker by choice. I can be followed on Twitter @JoeStricklandSC more…

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  • lovingempath
    This hit a chord and vibrated in my soul. You were able to single-out that little lost lamb and express her feelings, and why she might cling to someone who is willing to smile and respond to her emotional needs; at least for a short while. Good job Joe. 
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