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One More Boat Ride

Out on the ocean drifting, alone Thinking about- "His long and wonderful life" But with every wave pain he endures seeps deeper While sounds of the white caps help him to forget The moon turns the tide to high before dark And so, he ponders; it's time...and he jumps!

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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/1/2025 2:23:00 AM

sounds like one last boat ride to me Charles, I hope this is fiction, loved it but stay on the dry side of town lol

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/31/2025 8:56:00 AM

Very sad ending. Suicide is not a solution.

Charles Messina
Date: 7/31/2025 7:20:00 PM

I agree, Vic. But in his case the pain he endured was so unbearable that the easy way out was...suicide. Great to hear from you, dear friend.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/31/2025 4:14:00 AM

Didn't expect that ending, but we never know how much pain he was enduring. Well written.

Charles Messina
Date: 7/31/2025 7:22:00 PM

Hi Eileen, in this case, the pain was extremely unbearable. Thanks for stopping by...much appreciated!

Bill Baker

Date: 7/30/2025 6:36:00 PM

Dramatic ending to your poem and his life, Charles. Very engaging poetry, my friend. Bill

Charles Messina
Date: 7/31/2025 7:24:00 PM

Hey Bill. After cutting my lawn this afternoon and having to break every lap around, I felt his pain. (lol) Thank you, dear friend. ~CM

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/30/2025 5:03:00 PM

what poignant and sad words...deeply emotional read...and you did that in just six words...amazing! Faving & enjoy your evening, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/30/2025 11:21:00 AM

What a powerful and sad write you have here. Never give up... Have a blessed day writing away.........