Slowing down... slowing down...
Deeper... deeper...
The music seizes my heart - my soul
And I recall the person I used to be.
Years ago I gazed towards the stars
A once upon a time memory - or dream?
Cold dew nibbled away at my feet
Yet I was jubilant for life was perfect.
I was in heaven and the world was my oyster
But you see, there was a problem because
The oyster was on the other side of the sea
I had to cross the vast waters to explore it.
Afraid to swim I nervously walked
Through the first wave with ease.
My confidence grew, I took another step
But I did not swim.
I continued wading through the waters
Slowing down... slowing down...
Deeper... deeper...
Salt water brushing against my hips.
Salt water pressing against my stomach
Against my breasts
Against my neck
Salt water in my mouth.
I inhaled the salt and immediately collapsed
A foul scent, a horrid taste,
Salt water now above my head
I was drowning, and I could not swim.
The struggles of life pulled me down
The salt pulled me down
I was having difficulty crossing the sea of life
Drowning on the sea bed.
Yet I was still determined to complete my journey
I plundered ahead, I felt myself
Slowing down... slowing down...
Deeper... deeper...
I glanced up and in sight
A lot of souls either
Swimming confidently or on paddle boats
But none of them saw me drowning.
Now in the present I listen to the music of my guitar
I sit on a rocky outcrop teetering over the sea
A gentle breeze blows away my tears
Above are the stars, beaming down at me.
The musky scent of salt is still here
But it is drowned out by the music
My troubles fading as I hear the chords
Of my dear old acoustic guitar.
I have found a way to kick myself off of the seafloor
But only for a few hours at best.
Every day I hold my breath as salt water drowns me
And pressure crushes me and my hopes.
But if a shark is to come my way
I will find myself caught in his jaws,
Going faster... going faster...
Dragged deeper... dragged deeper...
And that would be the last of me.
YOU ARE READING
The Lost
PoetryThis is for those with the swollen, tired eyes. This is for those who wake up every morning and cries. This is for those who are abused at home. This is for those who feel isolated and alone. This is for those who have attempted/have committed suici...
