Behind the Waves

Beginning of this summer, I was anticipating more than what I bargained for. I got it. It takes a few tries to learn sometimes.

I was there, small
tiny, against the wall of wind
that rode the white-crested
waters that I pressed against
Breath...
i was brave, courageous
and I thought I knew
what laid before me; behind
these waves laid the truth
Run...
I had fathomed more
than just seeing more of me
the ugliness inside and
the perfect I couldn't be
Dive...
And the clouds rose up
and gathered much force
against my outstretched wings
straining to maintain outward form
Swim...
But I broke inside
and I let the fear seep in:
"You can't survive; and you'll die
doing all this."
Climb...
"Mercy!" I cried out loud
To my Father up above
He strengthened my inward resolve
and he bolstered me as I stood
Out...
Now I march forward
headstrong in the wind
feet one inch below the water
It's a new day; Begin
Again...

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Victoria Scott]

I dont know what happened jonathan....but all I know....but your poems are getting so much better!!! I really like them!