INCEPTIONS STREAM

" the bravest ones are pulled in by the undertow and eaten sweet by waters deep "

 

as a current flows

erosion breaks and bows

the current compass bound

coursing the coastal crown

at last it spills into a restless sea

water divides and moves the shore

with channels quick to bank and restore

the simple watercourse repeats

as the world is shaped

a river to a stream

beneath the raging surface

embedded in depths wakeless

the soft mud ensures

long grass grows verdant

extending above into the torrent

we hold onto leaves flowing in the entwine

a habitat dwells in this open current

all existence of my kind

we populate the shoreline

maintaining the confines

since the river's inception

sustaining a water raging habitation

the very moment we can grasp a willow

the burden is upon us to never let go

the waterways rush high and low

a constant frame works the undertow

whispers travel to tell forbidden tales

fables of impetuous spirits and rebels

the adventurous who climb to the surface

then lost to the evils of a land too vast

the bravest attempt to swim as an outcast

pulled down to be eaten sweet by waters deep

despite the tales

a voice inside implores “let go”

the result either way a life sentence

to an endlessness into the nothingness

I will be just another fib for the storytellers

every moment to a free chance

will be worth death ‘s acquaintance

the waters deafening roar

the voice demanding freedom’s detour

the essence of life to believe in more

set me free

I let go

 

 

Terry D’Arcy-Ryan

Author's Note

The first picture of the little girl I find her to be haunting and beautiful. I know these statues hold no life or do they? They are alive inside we just cant see and they wish only one thing to be free from the waters. A moment of life to breath in the air and feel the sun is worth your very existence.
If you are still reading thank you and God Bless

Reviews

[Edizen]

Everything within life is life within everything.
This poem expresses well how often people spend their entire life wanting for freedom without ever realizing the already have it.
wonderful poetry as always.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Yes, is exactly. We are reluctant to live. Thank you

[Weeping willow]

Seems almost to hold a life of its own, words describe a time of long ago, living beneath the sea, feel like they are free;-]

[Alao Taiwo]

It's beautiful. "...all existence of my kind survive by holding to the bottom of the water’s shore...elders tell tales..." I once imagined the depth of the sea in letters too. "My dangerous twin" wanting to build edifices, light up deep waters' bed and energize its own kind at my own expense. the resulting image was that of "wickedness". I prefer your tale, though it will be second to Frans Lantings' TED talk. it resonates mental toughness. It also has a movie air to it. thanks

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Alao Taiwo, it was strange to write about water I am in the middle of the Desert. Although I liked writing this I feel like I was writing something unfamiliar. Most of my writing is true story's thank you for ready and leaving an amazing review

Sheer Terror

[wordman]

almost like a world of it`s on,we seek to know and understand..the last photo is the one the future civilivation will be looking at about us,lol

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Hey Wordman, I know isn't that something a couch potato. I love the 1st picture and i enjoyed writing this. Thank you for your review.

Sheer Terror

[wordman]

my pleasure

[apennylate]

Just another fib for a story-teller.... This had an almost stunted flow to it, both gracious and slightly unforgiving... Hints of melancholy, but liquid, as in it does not settle in any given shape... It just is.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Silente, it has been my experience that story tellers often draw a picture when telling a tale the gifted ones can weave animation into a plain just everyday occurrence acheiving an epic narrative. Your review is very accurate in ways this came through my head as if in the beginning we were just strange entities attached to shapes in the water. I then labored a little of myself into it and you have indifference in the beginning and a bit of defiance and the emotion it can evoke. You are right it doesn't take you far like the entity it just is. Thank you for taking the time to review

Sheer Terror

[apennylate]

Hah, well... I guess a blank liquid template and some defiant indifference can create some astounding stuff... Shaping with water is a difficult thing to do...

You are most welcome

[ROXANE DORSEY]

I love the ruins and the poem is great thanks for sharing the lovely talent.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Roxane, I m glad you liked it.
Thank you for the Review

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing photos and words my friend. The words honest and the artwork beautiful and filled with mystery. Thank you for sharing the amazing words and thoughts.
Coyote

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Coyote, I appreciate your stellar review Thank You

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.