Wave Crest
I can still recall all those years as if it was yesterday
Downcast and swell waves,
That led up to today
It began with neatly ironed school uniform
Large frame compressed in it,
Underarm seams torn.
Excessive time spent under the sun
Burnt into my already dark brown skin,
Loathing for a reflection had begun.
I loved the ocean for all its natural beauty
The waves pushed against mine,
The pleasant against the gloomy,
Oh, what an absent-minded time…
I moved with the waves, toes not touching the ground
Keeping my eyes closed,
To distinctly hear its familiar sound
I left the phase with the idea of change
Something did happen, I MOVED!
But into the adult clothing size range
Wave trough
Trough saw the downfall of my time
I wished for happiness, whatever that was,
It was not mine…
I sought for companionship in wrong places
I lost my wave, feeling isolated
In most conversations
Soaring waves did not care for the frumpy clown
When It fell, It was amusing
Not a tear. Not a hand. Not a frown.
Breaking Wave
Calorie counting and lost weight
I thought I was building empires along the shore.
Not digging a hole in my plate
The pressure loomed over me at its peak
When it hit,
It was rip current over physique!