Day 4: The Creek

A Poem by Viana T

This is part of a series written about a forbidden love, Day 1 is the day after we received terrible news and everything changed.

As I paddled today
I noticed my life
It can be quiet, calm, and just moving along
And then I come to a wide open place and everything stands still for a while
I move into narrower paths
Things start getting more spirited
I start being present in other people's lives as I gaze into their private habitats
I come across others who i let pass or mingle with for a moment
There are unexpected obstructions
That I must figure out how to tackle
Sometimes I'd see a sign that says "get out now, while you can"
But would it really be so bad not to get out?
What would happen if I didn't?
Can I navigate the rapids ahead?
Then i do take a chance
And i learn that taking chances can be good
Then things start moving quickly
And all of a sudden i've lost control
Im being swept away
I'm trying to be strong but I'm scared
My boat is so full it's pulling me down
And someone steps in to rescue me
From just drifting away
I'm so grateful you were there
So glad it was you
You said, "you're going to be ok, I got you"
And at the same time, the creek just keeps moving, winding, flowing into new places just ahead...
I can't see beyond the next turn
But I keep paddling
And just maybe I’ll make it to the end, someday