Titanic Betrayal

You don't want to rock the boat for justice

you tread water within a dead man's float

the quintessential boat springs a leak

purveyors sitting on the dock of the bay watch in awe

as life preservers available are already accounted for

you sink to the depths of the Titanic,

 nary a Jack in sight to save the day

  

Author's Note

Reviews

[Angi]

This is one of my favorite movies, Frieda. Knowing that this really happened makes it all the more chilling. There were enough boats to save everyone, but only part of the people escaped. The thought of half filled boats floating within hearing distance of the freezing and drowning people makes me so sad. Very well done in so few words. Angi~

[Frieda P]

I know that's the saddest part Angi, but real life is such at times...thanks for your thoughts here.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

The world is full of cowards... luckily we still have plenty with honor.

[Frieda P]

Yes, I agree the good outweigh the bad, but those cowards surely do stink up the waters....thanks Dale.

[MsJewel]

You have described the feeling of being alone without anyone to turn to so well my friend. Your talent never ceases to amaze me. This is incredible.

:) Julie

[Frieda P]

You humble me Julie, thanks muchly. :-)

[Jack...]

A mesmerizing piece here my sweet friend. Thought provoking to say the least. Where are these so called friends when you need them? Oh yeah, they are right there not lifting a finger. Very cool Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Beats me Jack, in the tank with the sharks I assume....hey, your name is Jack! ;-P

[Jack...]

Thank Goodness, you finally noticed. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

left all alone who does one turn to? such a powerful exploration of abandonment .. I hate/love that scene.... he should have made it says i... but then again... maybe he's the lucky one :)
love your stuff Frieda
E.

[Frieda P]

Awh thanks luv...I concur, he should have made it, and that horrid Hockley character should have bit the dust! x

[AYVID N]

This world is all about the fittest, each is on their own when the day and time of reckoning really arrives. Awesome thought in a beautiful poem Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Thanks Divya....

[icelandicblue]

There are times, too many of them, where there is no hero in sight to save the day. M'aidez moi, m'aidez moi...mayday.

[Frieda P]

I never knew that was French for 'help me', learn something new everyday...

[icelandicblue]

LOL I am a veritable wealth of jeopardy knowledge. I truly felt this one in my bones.

[Dye]

This movie made me cry like a baby!!

To many people are out for themselves, each with their own pathetic excuses.

[Pryde Foltz]

Brilliant philosophical piece. When to act and when to tread water. Fortunately, we do have our Jack.

[Dr. Wood ?]

Too many folk would rather save their own skin than as much as get their feet wet..It is a sad old state of affairs..Sometimes I do wonder if we are not all on trial in this life...I Have no God but you know?
sometimes I just wonder

[Lydia Shutter]

Even Otis Redding would not be whistling from his dock on the bay after reading the strong words here. Where is that Jack when you need him anyway? Probably off with Cal Hockley having a beer! But wait.....I see Wonder Woman on the dock and she is throwing you the life preserver....all is not lost! :) So very emotive and written extremely well, Frieda. Lydi**