A Glacier Too Heavy


perhaps it is the glacier
never how deep the
    ocean's moving

an icy bulge like a fist
at sea, or within as 
      her rocking

where this red skylight sinks
too long the sundown stays
it's so close to touching light 
         underneath
         
 ~maybe the glacier falls~
                 first
 ~or is the melt before the fall~
         cold, broken thirst
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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George Avatar
February 6, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Such a beautiful poem, dear Paige. When l hear the word Glacier, the first thought that comes to mind is that of the tragedy of Atlantic!
Fowler Avatar
February 5, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Wow Paige, just wow. :)
Gifford Avatar
February 3, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Hello Paige, I had to read it a few times. I got the chills. A very powerful write. Beautifully done, my friend. A fav.
Onclaud Avatar
February 2, 2026 at 1:02 AM
ohhh your deeply moving lines touched me, paige!
Dietrich Avatar
January 31, 2026 at 6:06 PM
This reads beautifully, Paige
Puddifoot Avatar
January 31, 2026 at 8:59 AM
i'm struggling to understand stuff i read right now but i appreciate words a shattering glacier is what i feel like, struggling to breathe cos black mould in the house don't know where to turn for help with it all my baby died in december she was hiding a tumour she's called pearl cos she's precious & my other baby is violet she's nearly 6 months
Hind Avatar
January 31, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Oh, God, I am sorry. I wish I were financially able to help, maybe send money or something! Living with black mould in the house is unhealthy!! God bless you and your little ones, even the one who passed. Surrounding you with big hugs, * <3
Rodrigues Avatar
January 30, 2026 at 5:46 AM
These feelings felt deeply. Well done, Paige! A fave.
Godwin Avatar
January 29, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Oh, boy, howdy, does your muse have it going on. I LOVE THIS
Kauffman Avatar
January 27, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Paige, this poem reflects your constant exploration into the depths and changes in our lives brought about by exposure to life forces on our life's journey. Well done. Blessings!
Daniels Avatar
January 26, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Sensitive poem on self-doubt & inner exploration. Projections onto nature are always effective in poetry. Know that nature is always willing to absorb our projections and transmute them, thus the glacier is deep, it never acts shallow or does “perhaps” or add “isms” to words. If it falls, it falls - if it melts, it melts. I’m happy the ocean is moving, Paige. Love, GD
Etgen-Baker Avatar
January 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
outstanding and unique imagery....made for !a compelling read. Nicely done, Paige,
Rolland Avatar
January 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM
great images, banquise always fascinate me, enjoyed the scenery and deep emotion, merci
Buhagiar Avatar
January 26, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Great imagery, pity the north is losing ice.
Dietrich Avatar
January 26, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Gorgeous imagery!
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