"Adrift In Life's Storm"

   "Adrift in Life's Storm"

 

Lost and adrift on life's stormy sea,

Alone...with no anchor...no land do I see.

Floating in...and out with the wind,

Not even aware of where I have been.

Drifting out...so far from the shore,

Wanting a safe haven and... oh so much more.

Caught upon a wave...waiting to crest,

No life preserver, to hold to my breast.

Storm clouds brewing...far overhead,

High cresting waves that fill me with dread.

As I look ahead...no land do I see;

Wishing for rest, but there is no rest for me.

Watching the skies as the day comes to rest,

Wishing to sleep before the ocean crests.

Riding along...catching the waves and the wind,

Wondering if I will ever...see land again.

Far from the mainland...no island in sight,

Dreading the deep dark closing of night.

Longing for a place to find rest for my soul;

My feet on solid ground to once again ...feel whole.

 

           Valentine

 

                         Valentine

© 2008 Valentine

Reviews

[HeartInTheDark]

This piece is difficult to pin but i feel it is talking about the uncertainty of life carrying you around to wherever it pleases just like being caught in the waves. when you worry about the future it scares you as to whats to come hopping to be able to guide yourself once again. yet again a great piece.

With so many great poems have you ever considered story writing? I feel that you could do well.

[Valentine]

Yes, and I also wrote for newspapers and magazines. I am retired from all of that. Kathie

[Coyote Poetry]

I do understand this poem.
"Longing for a place to find rest for my soul;
My feet on solid ground to once again ...feel whole."
Life can send us to places we don't want to be. The above lines had been true for me many times in my lifetime. Thank you dear friend for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Valentine]

How true John, thank you for stopping by. Kathie

[Coyote Poetry]

My pleasure dear Kathie and you are welcome.

[Lorry]

Superb Kathie. The aches and pains of treading water, just to remain in the same position as you were in, miles from anything and anyone, lost and alone in the darkness, wondering where everything went. These thoughts are the ones that wake us in panic and stop sleep from coming. Life, the scariest show on earth.

[Valentine]

Nemo, I felt this was after losing my husband. I lost it all. If I had not I might still be living in Arkansas with all of my memories and my home. Wait one year before making decisions, I see that now. Kathie

[Ruth]

This really is so tangible Valentine, I think we all feel this at some time or other, all we can do is surf the wave so to speak, your words resonate...

[Valentine]

I agree with you, as I have felt this way at different times in my life. Thanks you for reading my scribble. Hope those shingles are gone. Kathie

[Ruth]

My pleasure Kathie, the shingles themselves have gone, just left me tired love and my immune system isn't the best but am moving around now and a lot better than I was, thank you :)

[Stanley R. Teater]

Outstanding imagery. I think this is one of your best. Thank you for sharing it.

[Valentine]

Thank you Stan for your kind words. Kathie

[Einstein Noodle]

boy oh boy can i relate to this one ... we wander and wash out to sea ...dragged over so many shoals .. until we have an epiphany .. the marvelous grace of a loving Creator ;)
E.
ps your style of rhythm and rhyming is very solid in this one ... not an easy art to accomplish says i!

[Valentine]

Thank you for your kind words. Kathie

[Cassie]

Valentine, this is so sad.

[Valentine]

Cassie, a long time since hearing from you. I pray all is well. Kathie

[Cassie]

I have been well Kathie, been busy. We have been having sports here at work and apart from writing poetry I also play squash, I am now back, busy but I will get time for Wc now.

[Willard Wells]

A nice metaphor on life. Very nice imagery. I hope you find land.

[Valentine]

Willard, these days I seem to be more adrift than on land. Feels nice floating though. Kathie

[Willard Wells]

I understand. Peace be with you.

[wordman]

aren`t we all a drift with lifes storms,looking for something

[Valentine]

Ron, Lately I too feel like that. Stay well please. Kathie

[matrixmark]

Firstly poems are not my forte but i took it upon myself to read this. Some scary visions came into my head of what it....what if this we're to happen to me. Just you, the sea and the night closing in. Very good peom, very well written.

Mark.

[Valentine]

Thank you for taking the time to read my scribble. Kathie

[matrixmark]

More than welcome, Mark