This is not a happy poem, however...it should not cause worry. Every once in awhile...a peson needs to feel the absolute bottom of the ocean...in order to build a life again...This poem is my cathartic bottom...


How deep Is the Ocean ?

Another wave crests not far from where I'm bobbing
Like before...I brace myself...take a deep breath
And let it wash over my head
Sputtering...I rise for air
This time...something is different...
And while I've managed before
To keep my head above water
This time...I'm tired and weak
There have been so many waves

Waves of sadness...
Waves of despair...
Waves of sorrow...
Waves of grief...

While I gasp one last wet breath
I remember the words that I once shared with others...
Breathe...just breathe...
They were words that once calmed
In a moment of panic...
And so...as I sink below the surface
I breathe...
The water calms me...
Bubbles escape and float to the top
No more panic...no more fear
No more waves...
They're far above me now
Memories of you float among the bubbles to the top
Someday...they'll reach a distant shore
Bon voyage...



Poetry by Dee Daffodil
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Written on 2008-12-04 at 14:28

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Stan Cooper The PoetBay support member heart!
Dee...enjoyed reading this poem of yours...your emotions
came across loud and clear...Looks like you got him out of
your system and are happily breathing again....keep breathing
and keep writing...you're good

xxxx Stan
2009-02-01


ngaio Beck
Viva Dee!
Sounds like the Dee we know and love
2008-12-20


normalil
I hope the tides of life wash you up on a sunny sandy beach! Good poem.
2008-12-04