Adrift

Alone for for now driffting apon the sea.
You stayed at the shore.
Cause you never found comfort  in someone like me.

The sunset is empty when your alone.
Worthless is the kingdom.
When no one is willing to share the 
throne.

I was your clown when in shadows I always 
found a way to make your spirts lift.
Ive lost all since of direction.
Since you set me adrift.


Was it only a moment something I cold not see.
the heart bleeds still.
From this prison called a memory.

The storm doesnt effect me out here.
Its not death.
But isolation I fear.

The wind is my only friend the ocean my home.
Searching for that which I cannot have.
On this endless quest I roam.

Drawing a heart inside your hand as
 through the sand you sift.
From the comfort of the shore I wonder
do you  recall.
Are love you set adrift.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Strand Avatar
July 11, 2009 at 9:38 AM
Like the inner poem in the last stanza John.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today
Bird Avatar
May 1, 2009 at 8:11 PM
When love is gone and we have our haunting memories to remind us, The reader can defintely feel the sadness through your verses, and I love the comparison to the ocean and wind. A heartbreaking write John but, you did it well.
Guzzi Avatar
April 28, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Our.....love set adrift. very nice imagery. I wrote Preciuos Fare on a similiar theme. Light & Love
Chircop Avatar
April 27, 2009 at 12:54 PM
ow my God,this is going to my favs too,two after each other,this is so deep and emotional,what pain lost love can bring to us,but in the end you ll be stronger my friend,and the last stanza carries such beauty-drawing a heart inside your hand-wonderful----charma
Shahwan Avatar
April 27, 2009 at 6:38 AM
Beautiful poetry.
Loveless Avatar
April 27, 2009 at 4:31 AM
Strong writing and absolutly amazing john,:)
Anderson Avatar
April 27, 2009 at 1:53 AM
i love how you express angst without writing "self indulgent depression". very compelling
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