Over Shifting Ground

Walk through the water,
do not get swept away
in the undercurrent
of a rising tide.

Do not let the silt
of uncertainty
blind you.
Place your feet
with the memory
of a path mapped
over shifting ground.

Slippery rocks and
sudden drops may
compel you to tilt
your chin to the sky,
let your body
go heavy, limp,
breathe…

a temporary peace
waiting for strength
to continue

your walk through the water.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​



Poetry by Melinda K Zarate The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2026-04-05 at 22:50

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Griffonner The PoetBay support member heart!
A fine allegorical poem, I think. "let your body / go heavy, limp, / breathe…" as in contemplative meditation. Blessings, Allen
2026-04-06


Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
For the on lookers looked on,
In disbelief, For they saw him walk on water.
For they couldn't see the path beneath,
The waters edge displayed.
2026-04-06