Valsa George Poet Free verse

In Deep Peril

While sailing unimpeded in the sea of hope
Sloshing over its expanding silver
Like a sailor addicted to the sea
Feeling the electric power of waves
Unwilling to be restrained
An avalanche of despair hit from behind
Shattering my Titanic like egg shells

I am now brutally ripped apart, 
Desperately clutching at the shattered pieces
How a smiling visage turned sinister
In no time before any hint could be got

Here I am on a perilous voyage
Swimming against the stab of fear
With no lighthouse in view
A float tossed about by an uncanny fate!
Is my escape an armistice with life?
I see someone swimming by my side
A hooded assassin or a Saviour
To drown me or take me to a safe shore
I wonder!

August.8.2022

Strong Emotions Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Emile Pinet
Emotions chosen- Hope, despair, fear

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Tom Cunningham August 11, 2022 at 1:07 AM Strong emotions captured well in your verse Valsa good luck. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Silpika Kalita August 9, 2022 at 11:27 AM An extreme strong catharsis with the apt spontaneous metaphors. Another splendid share from your talented quill...

Gershon Wolf August 8, 2022 at 6:08 PM Those are some strong emotions, indeed, Valsa. G.L. in the contest. :) gw

Sotto Poet August 8, 2022 at 3:08 PM Dear Valsa, navigating a ship over stormy seas is a hazardous task. A wonderful mixture of despair, sadness, and promise. You convey a large number of powerful sentiments, and that's ideal for the contest. Best wishes.

Victor Buhagiar August 8, 2022 at 1:44 PM Sailing in rough seas is perilous. Here in the Mediterranean many died drowned.

Vijay Pandit August 8, 2022 at 1:42 PM A wonderful blend of fear, despair, and hope. Strong emotions you convey, Valsa--apt for the contest theme. Best to you.

Rico Leffanta August 8, 2022 at 11:23 AM If you saw Trump streaking, best check out Starboard! Aloha!