When Calm Waters Turn

I'm still here.

Palm trees abide the salty breeze. I wait for the sea to beckon me.

The warmth of the sun etches gold onto my skin when I reach out my hand.

I desire a vivid light, but it only slips through my fingers like loose, dense sand.

Being alive is what's going to kill me the most.

I'm allured by dark waters. I am the Ocean's daughter.

Sirens romance me and I'm no longer by the shore.

Further persuaded by the melodies of the calm waves and I'm now immersed.

Held down by sudden rage and I fight the urge to breathe as my lungs prepare to burst.

I drift into what I believed to be a harmless stupor.

The pain struggles to keep quiet as the air berates the cold intruder.

My once fiery soul is now burned out by the muffled crashes.

The tides overpower me, gifting the remnants of my soul to the blue as it flashes.

Reviews

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Beautiful imagery and your way of explaining yourself is alluring!
"I am the ocean's daughter." Great line!

[William Liston]

This is a great poem. The line "being alive is what's going to kill me most" gave me chills. Your imagery was hauntingly gorgeous. I am so glad that you shared your talent with us. Keep on writing. I look forward to reading more of your works.

[Isabel]

Thanks for the kind words William! I appreciate the review.

[Riddhi]

Hey!!!I really liked this poem and you are a talented writer you painted apicture before my eyes through your powerful words.....i really liked the way you expressed the main theme of the poem through your words and carved it.....Keep on writing and thanks for sharing....

[Isabel]

Glad that you liked it, thank you for the review!

[Crystal Overmeyer-Birmi..]

Being alive is what's going to kill me the most.

I really love the picture you paint with your words. The tone is alluring and compelling. Awesome piece

[Isabel]

Thank you Crystal! I appreciate it.

[E G TEN]

Hello Maria, this is such a poignant piece, I love the way you intertwine nature
With your own feelings, beautiful imagery dear poet, very cool, Thanks EG

[Isabel]

Thanks for your review EG.

[guy drori]

The structure of the poem is almost as one of a short story. I could really imagine this scene taking place in my head due to good descriptions.

[Isabel]

Nice to know and thanks for your comment.