Landing On Water

She said
Boy, you couldn't land on water if you fell off a boat!

He responded...
The wind created by the flutter of your eyelashes makes men believe they can spread their masts and set sail in the desert. As I stepped back to observe your beauty, I fell overboard, and landed on dry reality.

As a tear rolled down the side of her cheek, I knew this lucky sailor had landed on water.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Chutani Avatar
April 5, 2015 at 12:21 AM
perfect landing. Congrats Abraham. Mohan
Lawless Avatar
April 4, 2015 at 2:45 PM
Nicely written,... I'll bet she never heard that line before. Congrats on the win.
Harper Avatar
April 4, 2015 at 2:25 PM
Abraham, thanks for showing us all that short can be sweet. Congratulations on your placement. Thanks for entering this very popular contest, we had very many wonderful contributions. Read more at: http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/out_of_water_bataan_641273 Read more at: http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/out_of_water_642576
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December 24, 2014 at 8:32 AM
Excellent piece, Abraham, with awesome imagery! Well done! Warmest regards, Pandita.
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