Would you still argue
if I submerged myself in water?
Meek bubbles, pleading for quiet,
rising timidly to the surface.
What about if I stopped –
holding my breath?
Would I still wear the costume,
be the bone of contention
between you both?
I’ve tried to find peace
in swimming out to sea
away from your rocky shores
which smash ships in the darkness,
leaving splinters in your giant’s hands.
I’ve tried to find distance,
to silence the rabid frothing
at the mouth, but I fear
only drowning will deliver stillness –
only the weight of water
will rip the cords tying
me to you.
Image by Tomislav Jakupec from Pixabay
Written for #escapril2020
Poem: © Kristiana Reed 2020
Sometimes, we just, want to, find an escape temporarily, because the world became, too noisy, and we eventually, learn through our own personal experiences, to find ways to, block the world out, and tune in, to ourselves…
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Oh my, gorgeous piece
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Thank you so much Tara 💛
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