Alison A Smith Poet Free verse

Do I Need Help

I sit on a rock 
in the middle 
of a raging stream,
Peaceful, 
unafraid , 
nor desiring more.

From afar I hear a call
"Are you alright?
Keep still help is on its way"

Help! 
Do I need help?
Why are they calling me?

They don’t even ask if I need help.
They just rush to my side and pull me in.

I don’t want to leave my serenity
They just drag me into the sea.

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EMEKA GOC Ogaraku August 23, 2026 at 3:55 AM You make me create several scenario from this single poem Alison A Smith August 23, 2026 at 6:06 AM Thank you i am glad my poem helps you.

Howard Kerr July 21, 2026 at 6:06 AM A very challenging wiork. Well written, frank and honest. Howard Alison A Smith July 21, 2026 at 3:46 PM Thank you for your comment Howard

Paige Hind July 11, 2026 at 8:02 PM this is very honest, one would feel awkward after you said that, lol - deep work, Alison Alison A Smith July 11, 2026 at 10:06 PM Sometimes it's how some feel when help uncalled for tends to drown more than rescue.

Joe Maverick July 8, 2026 at 4:02 AM Was it the mermaids wot dun it.? Or A dun sea cow.? I never even heard a Splash.? ALISON!!! Alison A Smith July 8, 2026 at 4:03 AM I closed my eyes... no splashes ... they knew what they where doing

Joseph P. DiMino July 8, 2026 at 4:01 AM No man, nor woman, is an island unfortunately. We are deeply, firmly attached to the greater continent, like it or not. Quite a challenge. Joseph P. DiMino July 8, 2026 at 4:10 AM Indeed, self procrastinates when finding solutions for others. In other words, would be nice if they would mind their own business. Wait until they are asked. Why the world is still struggling with same old problems. Well said, Alison. Alison A Smith July 8, 2026 at 4:03 AM Maybe not an island but sometimes taking over before someone is ready is way worse.