High Tide

Like a wave you tumble toward me
knocking me to my knees
then with the strength of a rip tide
as if you changed your mind
you pull away

  

I am left in your wake
heart pounding
unsure whether to stand
for another thrashing
or anchor myself
away from your force

 

Ceaseless as the tide
I stand to allow
another tumble
another torrent to sting
my skin and toss
my inner self

 

Ceaseless as the tide
you return with the same
effortless effect
again I am on my knees
envigorated

 

Waves of pleasure
waves of emotion
waves forcing
your retreat
from the power

 

You and I

 

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Vic Frederick]

I think this one of my favorite poems that you have written. It has great structure and the metaphor works perfectly for your message. It's clever and sincere.