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One More Boat Ride

Out on the ocean drifting, alone 
Thinking about- "His long and wonderful life" 
But with every wave pain he endures seeps deeper  
While sounds of the white caps help him to forget
The moon turns the tide to high before dark  
And so, he ponders; it's time...and he jumps!

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Mystic Rose Rose Date: 8/1/2025 2:23:00 AM sounds like one last boat ride to me Charles, I hope this is fiction, loved it but stay on the dry side of town lol Login to Reply

Victor Buhagiar Date: 7/31/2025 8:56:00 AM Very sad ending. Suicide is not a solution. Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 7/31/2025 7:20:00 PM I agree, Vic. But in his case the pain he endured was so unbearable that the easy way out was...suicide. Great to hear from you, dear friend.

Eileen Manassian Date: 7/31/2025 4:14:00 AM Didn't expect that ending, but we never know how much pain he was enduring. Well written. Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 7/31/2025 7:22:00 PM Hi Eileen, in this case, the pain was extremely unbearable. Thanks for stopping by...much appreciated!

Bill Baker Date: 7/30/2025 6:36:00 PM Dramatic ending to your poem and his life, Charles. Very engaging poetry, my friend. Bill Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 7/31/2025 7:24:00 PM Hey Bill. After cutting my lawn this afternoon and having to break every lap around, I felt his pain. (lol) Thank you, dear friend. ~CM

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 7/30/2025 5:03:00 PM what poignant and sad words...deeply emotional read...and you did that in just six words...amazing! Faving & enjoy your evening, Sara Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 7/30/2025 11:21:00 AM What a powerful and sad write you have here. Never give up... Have a blessed day writing away......... Login to Reply