Breaking Waves

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!