Drowning

Drowning

A Poem by Andrew Hawkins

There's a grey dampness that surrounds my life,
like a cold and grey fall day.
When in every direction misery lies,
no more than a footstep away.

Like the mist and fog, the clouds of my life,
roll in with the rising tide,
and a wave of despair comes crashing in,
and washes me over the side.

I know that the sun is there somewhere,
though its been a while since I've seen,
its bright golden glow in the morning,
or felt its warmth on my skin.

Im scared that there is a time up ahead,
when I'll swim to the surface for air,
and finally break free of depression,
to find that there's nobody there.

© 2010 Andrew Hawkins


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Thomas: I know exactly what you're going through in this write. I have felt like I was drowning at a very tumultuous time in my life, feeling all alone. Caring is sharing - and you are not alone! Awesome! I love your progression!

Posted 14 Years Ago



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Andrew Hawkins
Andrew Hawkins

Richibucto, New Brunswick, Canada



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While the jury is still out about life beginning at 40 it seems, for me at least, poetry began at 40. Other than the enforced scribblings of a young child I haven't written poetry for thirtysomethi.. more..

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