Into the Ocean

you are nothing
I have seen before
come surging in
my broken door

my bed afloat
my books at sea
my home drowned
unharbored me

you with the gall
to flood my fears
crash my knees
and summon tears

I will know you
as you know me
world washed away
finally set free
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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August 22, 2009 at 5:56 AM
Thank you for sharing your excellent poetry with us today Julia. Keep your pen flowing and have a wonderful day. Love, Carol
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