In A Sea Of Discomfort

A poem of emotional discomfort

In  A Sea Of Discomfort

White fog is very

dense on this high sea,

no light can pierce its heavy veil.

 

No drug or spirit is potent

enough to relieve my distress,

I’m lost in a turbulent

sea of discomfort.

 

Little ease or peace on where

to cast my anchor.

Fear keeps me from sailing onward,

but damned if I’m turning back.

My inner compass is damaged

and in need of repair.

 

My mind spins in constant

motion trying to chart the course

of my new destination and change

the direction that my ship is sailing

towards, but I’m growing weary.

 

Being patient, kind and

true to myself is my

guilty pleasure.

 

There’s more comfort in accepting me.

No matter who I am, where I am, or

what bad decisions I’ve made that led me

to these treacherous seas,

I love me.

 

 

Reviews

[E. L. Foley]

I find subtle humor in the line "I’m lost in a turbulent sea of discomfort" because discomfort is generally such a mild word. I liked the poem, but the font made it difficult for me to read. I understand the color choice, but I think the poem could better speak for itself in a more legible format.

[Carolina Kel]

I kind of get a vibe here that I can relate to. I like this a lot and in my opinion it is very well written.
Well done!

[Arctic Fox]

We love you too

[FocusedAmnesia]

The second stanza is my favorite, mostly because it's exactly what I've been feeling lately. Amazing detail and imagery.

[Marie Harrison]

This poem is about being in an uncomfortable place in life. It's about experiencing a level of anxiety that is hardly bearable. It's about learning to love yourself.