Soar

The ledge is slippery with the sea's spray

maybe it will make my purpose easier today

My toes curl over the side,

this is the place where many have died.

My dress billows in the storming wind,

my hair slaps at my face,

I only hope, when I go under,

I won't resurface again.

The rain starts to pelt down,

it mixes with my tears,

just get it over with, forget the fears.

I go up on tip-toe,

getting ready to jump into the sea below.

Instead I sit down and cry,

my arms wrapped around my knees. Just go!

Why can't I do this, there's nothing here for me,

I hate this world, ruined by cruelty.

I want to live in beauty.

I want to be like the dolphins, or like the butterfly.

And when I open my eyes, I am.

Instead of death,

I can live in flight.

Instead of falling,

I'll open my wings and soar.

I don't have to cry anymore.

Author's Note

reviews please! Inspired by the thumbnail

Reviews

[Maan]

The thumbnail. :) This is exactly the same I have used in my latest poem. You have defined it wonderfully, it actually relates perfectly. The flow is flawless, shadows of colors has been poured through out in the poem by your imagination or may be its just me. But the point is that your poem is beautifully written, precisely expressed. Thanks for sharing, love it. :)

[Sophie]

I actually saw the thumbnail after I read your poem, I saw it and it looked interesting so I clicked on it so I could see it better and... TA DA! Here we are :P

[Maan]

:p all right.. that's nice. :)

[Harley (arbiter)]

I loved it! Great job! Reminds me of "icarus (born on wings of steel)" by kansas lol but yep great job!

[Ellie Howard]

I love this so much, such real emotion

[Virtuosa X]

Brilliant Sophie! As always. I could just picture it all.
Nice!!

[Owlgirl]

Beautiful, simply lovely, and amazing use of vocabulary!

[shawlyn]

Hi Sophie,
Well done on your imagery. Beautifully described and an easy flow. Emotional highs and lows are wonderfully handled. Keep it up.
Regards
Shawlyn

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the ending to the poem. Photo gave life to your words. I like the inner thoughts and the positive ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Cole Hayley]

"I'll open my wings and soar, I don't have to cry anymore". Beatuiful once again sophie :)

[♪The Girl Next Do..]

Fantastic poem! A good twist- dark turns to light! I love it!

[Odayin]

Amazing. I'm quite impressed, very realistic