Sandra Adams Poet Free verse

Hand That Rocks the Cradle

when darkness falls
shadows serenade
upon moonlit walls
and my eyes close
as i bid farewell to day

sweet dreams
cannot come
when hand from grave
rocks you back
through life's storms

i was bound to the hand
that rocked the cradle
my ship in stormy seas

slapped on the face
yet not by waves
but tasted saltwater
just the same

chilled to bare bone
then swept away
by wind of warmth
apologies?
an aftermath of storms
an unexpected pause
until the next red tide
bore my name

chained fast
to this diligent life
i longed to break free
from this anchor
that weighed me down

i swam against the tide
yet i was rocked
knocked back
through life

though tides have since parted
and seas are more calm
the taste of saltwater
still lingers
its bitterness
in my mouth

my mind
in bondage
cries out in pain
as hand from grave
rocks the cradle again

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Ann Foster December 19, 2019 at 8:44 PM God give you peace... beyond measure, and wings of solid gold to reach stars no others could dare touch. A lovely write my friend, emotion and imagery sadly... perfect... to clear, and too close... Hugs. Ann

Juliet Ligon December 19, 2019 at 4:38 PM Congratulations on your featured poem! Sandra Adams December 19, 2019 at 8:04 PM Thank you so much...i often wonder how they decide what poem of a poets to feature on the home page... hugs

Chris Green December 19, 2019 at 12:22 PM Wow, that was dark and powerful. Such a deeply felt piece of writing my sweet friend. Those angry seas have a way of lingering in our minds, even when the waves are calm. Really nicely done. I need to venture back into your past poems a bit more I think. Sandra Adams December 19, 2019 at 8:03 PM i wrote some powerful pieces back then too...i have a few softer toned ones but we all know my muse loves emotions and sorrow... thank you Chris :) hugs

Krish Radhakrishna December 19, 2019 at 6:10 AM Beautiful piece of poetry! Great work Sandra!! Sandra Adams December 19, 2019 at 11:37 AM Thank you so much Krish :) hugs

CayCay Godwin September 13, 2019 at 2:39 PM This is incredible writing and though I know what you are 'chained' to, I also know it could fit almost anyone as we are all falsely chained to something(s) that grab us when young. The emotions are so poetically honed that I felt pleading voice each line, almost desperately. I know each time we write, we gain some therapy, but some themes take a long, long time and lots of poetry therapy, huh? Love, CayCay Sandra Adams September 13, 2019 at 6:57 PM i think this was around the turning point when i started writing them out....i have anorexic type poems and all...most my pain has been written out and buried yet my muse still likes to draw on emotions...sometimes i swear they are not my own because i don't feel sad when i write yet will write a very lonely sad piece if that makes any sense ? hugs

David Fisher November 7, 2013 at 8:53 PM I enjoy the smooth flow of words that gently describe such depth. I felt chilled visualizing hand from grave...wonderful description.

Robin Davis October 26, 2013 at 9:56 PM Sandra This is a chilling and gripping write about life and trying to stay afloat. We all try not to get weighed down by what ilife brings, but sometimes it's just too much. Nice job Thanks for the congrats on my Soldier win. I appreciate it very much

Charlotte Puddifoot October 21, 2013 at 6:26 PM this is really atmospheric, deep and intense...you have a really unique writing style...I enjoyed this one a lot Sandra Adams October 22, 2013 at 10:09 AM thank you Charlotte :) hugs

John Posey October 17, 2013 at 11:32 AM To bring such verses from troubled waters takes real talent. You seem to be able to identify and meet life's challenges. Great work..... as usual..... Jake Sandra Adams October 22, 2013 at 10:09 AM thank you so much Jake :)

Poet Tacito October 14, 2013 at 10:29 AM Such chilling & ominous emotions! Damn. This had my eyes gripped! Sandra Adams October 14, 2013 at 11:43 AM thank you Drake, coming from an awesome poet such as you made me smile....hugs :)

Shadow Hamilton October 14, 2013 at 8:23 AM wow Sandra this is one powerful write so expressive and and well written a journey through life on troubled seas love, love it Shadow x smile Sandra Adams October 14, 2013 at 9:50 AM thank you so much Shadow...i hope your monday is wonderful :)

Ken Carroll October 13, 2013 at 7:26 PM Hi Sandra, A most poignant write from you..Thanks for your visit to my verse.. Ken Sandra Adams October 14, 2013 at 9:49 AM thank you so much Ken :) have a good monday!

Karen Anglesey October 13, 2013 at 4:20 PM I am absolutely spellbound by this work of art. I read through it several times trying to decide which lines would be favorites. I had to choose all of them. :) Into my faves :) Sandra Adams October 13, 2013 at 4:44 PM thank you Karen...hope you have a great sunday, always great to see you :) hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen October 13, 2013 at 9:34 AM -Sandra, this is really a deep and very well written poem ...... it describes to me the strength and fear - Have a nice autumn Sunday. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Adams October 13, 2013 at 9:41 AM thank you so much my friend....hope you enjoy your sunday as well :) hugs