Adrift

Inspired by my friend, fellow poet, and world traveler, Sami Khalil

adrift

Cast adrift on a lonely sea

Waves of emptiness swell and ebb

Who am I? Where do I belong?

Questions circling overhead

Answers floating on the horizon

“Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink”

... Lamented an anguished old man

In a distant literary memory

But knowing not one’s albatross

 Being surrounded by crowds, yet still alone

Reaching out is frustration personified

As others struggle to keep their own raft afloat

Alas, one must sail on, clinging to hope

That the sun will rise once again

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

"As others struggle to keep their own raft afloat
Alas, one must sail on, clinging to hope
That the sun will rise once again"

[Sami Khalil]

The title is good too along with the message...Bravo, sir....

[Lewis Cotton]

Thank you Sami! I really enjoy our conversations about a broad range of subjects and experiences. I look forward to more opportunities. Maybe at Barnes & Noble soon.

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:).....

[Sami Khalil]

Indeed. We must sail on and keep our hopes afloat. We must learn to navigate thosetreacherous waters that might sink our fortunes in the rough seas. Your analogy is marvelous as your words ring true. Excellent...:)....