When I died I twisted and turned deep into the earth where I belonged,
a topsy-turvy dance of the dead among rubble and missing bottle caps.
It was nothing like I’d dreamt, that slide ride into glistening depths,
feet first not face first like I’d seen behind eyelids.
I learned we jump into these things, not belly flop like children in summer.
It’s easy, no matter the circumstances.
Breathe once,
breathe deep,
exhale and night comes.
It’s the most beautiful solar eclipse; it’s numbing, cleansing silence.
It’s the ocean floor, the high-pitched ringing of nothingness,
the deepest sleep, cleansed palate,
only stars.
I writhed when I reached the end,
reached out a hand,
pleaded for a push.
I’d grown tired of watching the world turn
when I was already halfway to the other side.
Wow! So nice, I’m giving you an award.
I love awards!!!!!!!! Thank you, Edward ❤
May take a while to write the post though.
Nicole… I’m not much a one for poetry but this was amazing.
Aussa,
Then the fact that you enjoyed this is even more flattering, thank you 🙂
I loved it. Kept thinking about it even after I’d left your page.
So awesome. Thank you. And it all stemmed from my crazy anxious thoughts, lol 🙂
Beautiful!
Thank you, Sara!
Beautiful!! Love how you can take complex emotions and concepts and fit them within the parameters of a poem–true talent!
Thank you so much!!!
Stunning Nicole Marie, it’s been too long between visits to your blog, but I am so glad I didn’t miss this one! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Kim
Kim,
Thank you so much. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🙂
Quite beautiful. Truly wonderful.
Thank you so much, Mark 🙂
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precioso!
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