Distant Shores Iii

I walk away from the bungalow, sand in my toes
I try to forget you, all the hurt and my woes
Life seems unfair at times, it doesn’t make sense
I thought you loved me, it must have been pretense

I walk along the rocky cliff as I start to head back 
As I peer over the cliff the water looks so black
Feeling depressed, I want to jump into the water
My life has been so crazy, would it really matter?

I get closer to the edge and I hear someone yelling
I feel large arms pull me away, it is so compelling
A beautiful man has a hold of me and doesn’t let go
He said I could have been killed, as if I didn’t really know

He grabbed my hands and led me down the rocks
He asked if we could sit, try to relax and have a talk
I said no, and started to argue with some heated strife
He smiled, as he said I would since he just saved my life

We walked to our cars, weirdly parked so close
He said his name is Frank and lives here on the coast
He said he lives alone and wants to bring me there
I agreed, not really caring about myself to have any fear

8/11/19

Contest: Writing Challenge 1, August 2019 - Just Write

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Date: 7/5/2020 1:49:00 PM
Great piece of story telling Tania, showing lovely rhyme and flow too. Really enjoyed this one looking forward to the sequel!! Blessings,Gordon
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 7/5/2020 3:02:00 PM
Thank you Gordon, there is a sequel, "Distant Shores - The Final Chapter" on my page posted.
Date: 9/9/2019 10:03:00 AM
You can't leave me in suspense. Is there a sequel to this intriguing story ? Very nicely written.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 9/9/2019 11:36:00 AM
Thank you Peter, I am working on a final part.
Date: 8/14/2019 9:09:00 AM
Intriguing, the cliff dive may end up being preferable.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 8/15/2019 4:41:00 AM
Thanks for stopping by, stay tuned! :)
Date: 8/13/2019 5:33:00 AM
Back with congrats Tania. Tom
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 8/13/2019 4:43:00 PM
Thank you Tom! :)
Date: 8/12/2019 7:38:00 PM
Tania congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 8/13/2019 4:38:00 AM
Thank you Constance and thank you for my placement in your contest!
Date: 8/11/2019 8:51:00 AM
I love how you flowed with this and the others. Good luck in the contest.
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Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 8/12/2019 7:52:00 PM
Congrats on your win! Woohoo
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 8/11/2019 9:57:00 AM
Thank you Jeanne! :)
Date: 8/11/2019 7:27:00 AM
A nice romantic ending to your trilogy Tanya. Good luck. Tom.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 8/11/2019 7:28:00 AM
Thank you Tom, I think I will keep adding to it, I really enjoy it! :)
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