The Tide

We all experience the same emotions in various degrees

I look at you 

And all I see

Is a watery, shimmering reflection of me

I stood where you stand

Not so long ago

Being pulled deep into the ocean 

By a strong undertow

Flailing my arms 

Hopelessly lost

I began to give up

But at what cost?

My lungs filled with water

I was gasping for breath

My life seemed over

So this was death

But the sun shone above me

A warm guiding light

Some how inspired

I began to fight

Focused and determined

I fought my way up

As my inspiration wait patiently

encouraging my rise

I found myself peering into my parents' sad eyes

Finally, finally

I could breathe the warm air

Realizing this great love of me

Had always been there

I allowed the warmth to comfort me

And fill me inside

And gently, hopefully

I rode home the tide

Reviews

[ZaZa]

Wow. Your words took me in. This is a beautiful piece. I enjoyed every part of it. The emotions are dark yet the light comes along in the end. Very nice job. Simply amazing.