Dent My Ribs

    When is it okay to swim out of here? 
    Solo fish laps in a loch
    Wide eyes turn back in fear
    My pool was safe, I knew each rock 
    Grab the edge, a wall once held
    Tiny tank I kept so well
    
    
    Tide does turn to lift me up
    Dive into a deep vast sea, 
    Run a race of lung drum pump
    Your glue gaze is a hook, with glee
    Gate open lets life raft bob away
    I’ve swum in your fast new sway


    Out into salt and mess, wind howl
    Sail taut to tilt us, roll wild rage
    Yin Yang curl can’t part us now
    Ship long hour, flip over next page
    A song to sing with zany note
    Zeal to feel wave beat on boat


    Slow zone I made sure to keep 
    Sits in the past, eats acid
    Jump for love, a huge bold leap
    Care can wash a soul once arid 
    Take it to grow, aqua lush 
    Lone fins come to find twin rush




           1st October 2023
          Written for Contest: 
        Love Poem Four Letters
         Sponsor: Darla Seely
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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October 1, 2023 at 6:01 PM
Great job. I don't know how you did this challenge with 4 words! Your skill set is awesome. Best wishes for the contest.
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