An ocean that I used to know
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"I dropped my heart into the sea,
hoping I could be a little more free."
- Ocean by Parisian
"Am I a fool for falling when I don't know in what way you'll catch me?"
- An Ocean I Used To Know
You once were an ocean to me. You made me swim and dive, and see a whole world of beauty underwater. Then you broke me and I felt like I was drowning in that same ocean that was once so beautiful. Now I've found the shore again. I am not stuck in that ocean anymore. It's all just a memory now, but through the poems I wrote back then, I can still remember that ocean well. I'm happy to be in another place now.
Through poems I documented my journey of falling in love, enduring heartbreak and finding happiness again. I hope these poems can be a comfort to others. Maybe in its relatability, maybe just because you like reading poems, or whatever other reason. I hope you enjoy this collection of poems.
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