It depends on 'You'

There’s no wind in the sail,

But motivation I have,

To row my boat across the river

Maybe not now,

Maybe not this minute

But definitely someday

There’s no one beside me,

To help me, to guide,

But I have my heart and brain in senses

This will be with me for the longest time.

The sun is setting,

The storm arrives.

I wanted wind, but not this way.

I don’t want to die, at least not this way.

Sooner and sooner

The wind increases,

My little boat,

Survives all the bruises

Its morning and my eyes wide open,

The sun’s rays hit my eyes,

Like a dagger in the stomach.

I rub my eyes and sit aback,

I’m in my boat,

Everything is fine,

I survived the storm.

I knew I would.

I told you I could row my boat across the river,

And so I did.

Now, I’ve reached my destination,

Facing storms and isolation. 

Reviews

[Kim]

I found this rather inspiring :) It goes to show that sometimes you need to trust that you can handle the challenges ahead. After all, wishing for wind and getting a storm can be quite daunting. That allegory is also a beautiful way for saying 'be careful with what you wish for' as well as to not give up just because it wasn't what you expected. Really good work! :D

[iamshadowine]

Thank you!

[Diamond]

wow! awesome positive and inspiring poem. I especially liked how you connected the darkness of the night with the storm. we often find ourselves in dark when we are caught up in misery and hopelessness. I liked your poem.

[iamshadowine]

Thank you :))

[Indigo Rose]

Love this :) Really great imagery in there, and really relatable. Keep it up :)

[iamshadowine]

Thank you :)

[Marcus Sergiu David]

Amazing imagery and wonderful analogy. Thanks a lot for sharing this, I find it amazing :)

[iamshadowine]

thank you so much :D

[Elizabeth J. Gelinger]

I really liked the boat comparison, it's true that even though we have no control over somethings we can always endure them just like a storm and way for the calm to come. The poem is well written and flows despise of the lack of rhymes because of the good choices in words. Very enjoyable.

[iamshadowine]

thank you :D

[mou]

definitely it depends upon us ..sometime the speed of storm and ray of sun are so cruel that it tries to stop the journey before it starts but only the confidence and self motivation can prove it wrong.
I really like the way you have shown the journey with a help of boat.a very inspiring piece!
For the first time I review your writing but like to be connected with your write.
Nice work!!

[iamshadowine]

thank you so much :)

[mou]

you're most welcome friend :)

[Johnny]

I like the font.. as if it is a notice posted on a pole or on a tree.. overall good read.. I want more! lol

[iamshadowine]

thank you :D

[Writtenments]

I love the opening, "There’s no wind in the sail, But motivation I have, To row my boat across the river", which touches on determination.
Looking and reading this, it gives the impression that the author is in an isolated cabin with an old typewriter and recapturing a past personal quest and the survival story.
Nicely done!

[iamshadowine]

thank you so much!! :D

[Elmarie]

I am sorry bit it hurts my eyes to read this writing. It is not the poem but the way it is laid out. What ever word processor you use adjust the font to what you like leave the line spacing copy and paste it into Writercafe. You can have more control of the lay out and leave spaces between verses. In terms of the actual poem it seems to be a great journey.

Blessings

EL

[UnapologeticPoet]

Very good imagery, really like this!

[iamshadowine]

thank you! :D