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Hope, Not Yet Lost

I stand upon this aging wooden bridge
peering into depths of the swollen stream
a fingerling flowing to waters of the sea
grief is rhythmic like the beat of my heart
tears ebbing in rise with the morning tide
each breath escapes in a murmured sigh

Three months gone by since my love left
bereft am I since there's been no word
no news of his vessel, now long overdue
a great storm cast its eye on his ship's course
If prayers were diamonds I'd have great wealth
currency in which I could never take pleasure

In my worst nightmare he lies tangled in kelp
without help to free him he surely will drown
a torturous fate that nearly drives me insane
Here, on the bridge, amid my sighs and cries
I beg that somehow he finds his way home
escaping the wrath of an unmerciful sea

Day after day, when dawn has barely broken
I stand on the bridge, sealed bottle in my hand
inside is a note in which my sad heart entreats,
"Poseidon, please send my love back to me
before loneliness becomes the cause of my death." 
To the current my plea tossed. Hope, not yet lost



June 21, 2017

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Funom Makama July 4, 2017 at 8:51 AM Oh my goodness! This is why I always miss your work when I stay away from this site for a while. Your choice of words and perfect blend of a cute message is beyond description. This is definitely good..

Carol Deason July 2, 2017 at 3:35 PM Very nice poem! I too loved the ending! Lin Lane July 2, 2017 at 5:16 PM Thanks for the nice comments, Carol.

Winged Warrior June 22, 2017 at 10:06 PM Back to Congrats!!! Lin...enjoy my friend...a great write...^WW^ Lin Lane June 22, 2017 at 10:23 PM Thank you ever so much, ^WW^

Eve Roper June 22, 2017 at 1:03 PM Remarkable write, Lin ~* Lin Lane June 22, 2017 at 10:23 PM Thank you very much, Eve.

Daniel Turner June 21, 2017 at 4:53 PM Beautifully written as per usual, Peaches. The reader feels the longing in your lines. Masterfully done:) Lin Lane June 21, 2017 at 5:32 PM Merci beaucoup, Danny.

Jan Allison June 21, 2017 at 4:33 PM So many fabulous lines in this sad poem If prayers were diamonds I'd have great wealth ... living on a little Island I love poems about the sea. I wonder if I ever dare write another poem mentioning bridges lol lol:-) hugs Jan xx Lin Lane June 21, 2017 at 5:30 PM haha Jan. I almost titled this one "Bridge of Grief," but decided I wasn't going to set foot on that bridge. Thanks!

Charlie Smith June 21, 2017 at 2:49 PM Well done Lin, sadly tragic but well written... Lin Lane June 21, 2017 at 5:29 PM Thank you, Charlie. I always appreciate your thoughts.

Tim Smith June 21, 2017 at 2:12 PM Water on the brain...love the internal rhymes...hope is not lost Lin Lane June 21, 2017 at 5:28 PM Thanks for noticing the occasional internal rhyming, Tim. There is always hope.

White Wolf June 21, 2017 at 2:02 PM Great penmanship, Lin! Really well done! Loved it Lin Lane June 21, 2017 at 5:27 PM I appreciate your comments very much, Wolf. Thank you.

Winged Warrior June 21, 2017 at 1:42 PM Looks like we both are listening to whispering winds Lin lol...great write my friend...god bless...^WW^ Lin Lane June 21, 2017 at 5:27 PM You could be right, WW. Thanks so much.

Chris Green June 21, 2017 at 1:37 PM This was really beautiful, a sad and lonely piece that expresses emotions that are easily felt. Reading this was like gazing upon a painting in a gallery that began speaking. This was gorgeous Lin.

Heidi Sands June 21, 2017 at 12:51 PM I enjoyed reading this Lin. Very well written! Great ending. :) Lin Lane June 21, 2017 at 5:25 PM Hi Heidi. Thanks, especially for pointing out something you particularly liked.