The Refugees

Seen it countless times.

Two refugees

Clung to each other,

Shipwreck survivors

Of boats that dipped under.

Unexpected storms

Dashed the vessel to bits

And each of the two

Was left for dead.

Driftwood and wreckage

Kept them afloat

Until both ended up

Floating into each other.

The seas were cold and merciless;

She took shelter in his arms.

The past was ever haunting him;

He took shelter in her dreams.

Reviews

[That_Girl]

This is by far the most intimately romantic piece I've ever seen from you. Even though there's heartbreak and loss, I also see underlying "gushy" love that you NEVER show. I see it, even if you don't. Which means it's there so don't even try to argue with me. The rest is depressing though.

I love this, John....

[John Stussy]

Heh, thanks Mistress, for reading this and seeing as much as you do in this piece.

[NaomiJim]

It makes me want to end up shipwreak'd and floating into someone.

[John Stussy]

Glad you liked this one, though the process of being shipwrecked is always such a dastardly mess.

[NaomiJim]

True, and I can't even swim for more than five minutes so I'm fucked. Excuse my cussing.

[John Stussy]

Nothing to excuse, cussing is just a manner to embellish language lass. :P You'd have to find someone to float into right quick to make your way.

[KAOlmsted]

As the survivor of an actual shipwreck, I started to hyperventilate a bit, but then I realized your shipwreck is a metaphor for failed relationships...and then I REALLY couldn't breathe ;-)

I think you've done a great job here of portraying what it's like to find yourself in the arms of damaged goods...we all hope for a happy ending, but sometimes it's better to play captain and go down with the ship...especially if the alternative is clinging to something that is pulling you further and further out to sea.

Great write, John.

[John Stussy]

Thanks for the awesome review Kimmer. Sorry about the loss of breath there, but, you know, I've gotta be amazing and such when I write. :P

[KAOlmsted]

Of course, it's a hazard of the job, being amazing ;-) Lucky for you it wasn't fatal...this time. Always a pleasure, lad.

[dukovan]

very lyric like techniques here. got into it.

[Lily Mae]

Haunting and yet told as a beautiful tale.. and your right.. it happens much to often I'm sure..xx

[EMMIE]

BEAUTIFUL! GREAT STORY TO IT. THERE IS LOVE IN THIS. GREAT WORK!

[_mal]

Soft, loving and powerful. Makes me want to hug it