Mariana Trench

Don't you want to see the deep?

They say
Before you swim
You've gotta be ok
To sink

Well, I'm sunk
When does the swimming
Begin?

I'm moving my arms
And kicking my feet
But I don't know which way
Is up
Or down

So I'll bear the burden
And hope that
My breath lasts
Long enough that
I can find the surface

And when I do
That the water won't
Keep rising

Reviews

[R.E. Ray]

Marilyn, a powerful metaphor that works well here. Such vivid imagery of the struggle, desperation, and doubt. And, though doubt remains strong to the end, we still "kick" and "hope"--the human spirit fighting to get right-side up. Nice piece!

[Marilyn Philips]

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate the feedback! :)