Sinking Ships (2015)

   I.

We weren't two ships passing in the night--

  We were two ships chasing their own light--

But both ships have now run aground in spite

  Of how we say we tried to navigate with all our might--

   II.

I tried to hold you more than you were used to--

  But, baby, admittedly, that was all--

You were colder to the touch than I am used to--

  And now, somehow, this is all my fault?

 

Well--we're sinking now--

  No matter what we do--

We're sinking--and how--

  And to you it's all news--

But everyone else can see all too well

  we're doomed.

   IV.

You were the only one I dreamed of--even--

  After the dream had begun to subside--

And you were the first one I thought of--even--

  When I opened my eyes without you by my side--

   V.

I can make the most of my loneliness--

  Still I wish you'd never shown me this--

Now whenever I start thinking about it--

  It makes my heart start sinking down, it's--

Well--it's sinking now--

  No matter what we do--

It's sinking--and how--

  And to you it's all news--

But everyone else can see all too well

  we're doomed.

Reviews

[sadgirlsummers]

this is beautifully written.

[Wesley Dingler]

thank you, sadgirl. sorry it has taken me so long to see this.
i spend most of my time composing.

[alanwgraham]

I like your oblique unusual approach to poetry. The metaphor of the two ships is very effective and the fact that everyone can see they are doomed rings very true.
It is great to find something like this different and original.
Regards
Alan

[Wesley Dingler]

thank you, alan. i'm a professional weirdo, so must everything i write be unusual. it's my nature.