Directionless Horizon
The depths captivate me,
A river as vast as the sea.
Thoughts recede with the tide
Murky waters that swallow my pride
A crescent moon lurks in the sky
Morbid radiance that caught my eye,
So alone, yet surrounded by an ocean of stars
Imperfect orb riddled with scars.
Tracing constellations with my fingers
Only emptiness lingers,
Scanning space for the unknown
Looking for answers yet to be shown.
Home is non-existent,
But my tired feet remain persistent
One foot in front of the other
Baby steps without the help of another
Directionless I walk,
So lonely I swear the trees could talk
But I know I must continue moving
I’ll admit, the uncertainty is slightly soothing
Grinning a defeated smile
I collapse in the sand for awhile,
Searching a sky so distant
Once a man, now an infant.
Copyright © Derrek Bovee | Year Posted 2011
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