Alone

tealblueturtle

 

The ocean laps against the side of the boat

Waves so big I wonder how I am still afloat

I wish I could go back to my home

But I have chosen to be alone

Now that there is no turning back

My longing for home is growing larger by the stack

 

I look out upon the sea and wonder “Why me”

Why am I captured instead of being free

They came to me and offered a new life

Said come play our game, roll our dice

Dumbly, I agreed to go with them

I followed, like a pup leaving the den

 

Looking back on my choice

I begin to hope they will hear my voice

My shouts are too far out for anyone to hear

I lean back and cry a pool of tears

They had a catch that they kept quiet

So when I asked about it they denied it

 

No one can hear my cries for help

I am too far out at sea for an audible whelp

They sent me on a boat away

And here I am still today

Hopefully one day I will be found

But if not I will be forever water bound

 

  • Author: Teal Turtle (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 30th, 2017 20:15
  • Comment from author about the poem: I have a very deep connection to the sea, and I just felt like this seemed pretty okay.
  • Category: Sad
  • Views: 12
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  • BRIAN & ANGELA

    WELCOME TEAL (awesome color !) Thanks for your first and very haunting POEM ! Love rhyming couplets and it has a floating rhythm ~ that complements the subject ! I have been adrift alone n a dingy so I can empathise ! Love the poem ~ more please ~ Please check mine ~ YOURS BRIAN (UK)

    • tealblueturtle

      Thanks a lot! I have been on vacation and sorry for my absence



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