Determined To Live

I was sitting along the shady shores, 
   deep in thoughts 
   as this was my favorite spot 
   wondering why life had been so stiff. 

The beach was calm with a light breeze, 
    making the air feel so fresh. 
  I watched my two sons playing in the shallow water 
    and prayed that they would grow up to be great men. 

My pet Tommy was with me enjoying the evening 
     he seemed restless and whispered 
      something that I didn't understand. 
   I smiled to assure him that it was well. 

Suddenly, screams filled the air
     I was so lost in thoughts 
     that I didn't realize my boys were drowning 
     and they cried for help. 

Oh God, how could they drown? 
     could they die before they are rescued? 
     my only source of joy in life. 
    I cried, rushing to help them. 

In my mind there were so many thoughts 
    but all I wanted, was my sons
  my only source of joy in life. 
I couldn't imagine that they can depart from me. 
    how could they die as I watched? 
I was determined to get them back, alive.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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July 31, 2019 at 9:01 AM
A heart wrenching piece. Are the boys safe? This is a tremendous first piece to offer to the soup.
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January 4, 2016 at 5:27 AM
Hope to see you back this year. 2016
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May 10, 2015 at 10:49 AM
Roselyn :) Congratulations on having your poem featured this Mothers Day. SKAT love
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May 5, 2015 at 2:43 PM
Hi Roselyn, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends @-> LINDA <-@
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May 5, 2015 at 8:59 AM
Roselyn, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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