Yesterday

yesterday i was young, seawater tried to drown me lung, i was dog paddlin alone, in the sea, a rip was going, taking me far from home, i tried to swim against the tide, didn't work, no panic side, i headed up the coast to be, coming out of the bloody sea, till the current was denied, and i reached the shore applied, determination me.... Don re Therese Bacha "yesterday"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 3/25/2013 9:31:00 AM
Hi dear friend Poet Don... just stop by to enjoy your great work.. and i found this piece was so amazing.. and singing while reading <3 so lovely :) Sk
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Date: 3/19/2013 4:01:00 AM
I almost hear Bee Gees in the background...."Yesterday...all my troubles seemed so far away...." Interesting write..Glad you made it safe and sound! BTW...thanks for your post on my poem. I responded. Like the way you respond to most through poetry! :) Have a good day!
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Date: 3/14/2013 6:41:00 PM
This is simply marvelous, a spectacular write my friend! I truly enjoyed reading this delightful poem this evening! What an especially wondrous piece, Great Work!!
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