Diane Locksley Poet Free verse

Sailing With the Stream

tears again
happiness belongs to others
alone
sitting at the end of this long, rock jetty
will a prince rise out of the sea
carry me beneath the waves to Davy Jones' locker
another myth
like this life I lead
filled with frogs
high jumpers with web feet
clinging to me
ensuring no human contact
frog princes are fables
just slimy green reptiles
gripping like seaweed on the rocks
hah, frogs’ legs taste like chicken
hail to me, the chicken of the sea
alone
happiness belongs to others
tears again
 
 
Written for Debbie Guzzie's Stream of Consciousness contest
April 27, 2011

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Andrea Dietrich May 1, 2011 at 10:51 PM I really like your approach here. a most interesting one to read. Congrats, Diane. LUv, Andrea

Delysia Hendricks April 29, 2011 at 5:04 PM Arrrgh, me matey. Yer be a-sailin' th' waters a-sullied. Cursed be 'em vile spawnin' o' wart baggin' slimy toads. Good one, Diane. I like. :)

Carol Sunshine Brown April 29, 2011 at 11:43 AM Congratulations on your win Diane in Debbie's contest. Love, Carol

Dr Hitendra Mehta April 28, 2011 at 11:25 AM Many congrats Diane for big win in Debbies contest with imagination at its best. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta

Carolyn Devonshire April 28, 2011 at 10:48 AM Big congrats to you, Diane! You captured the "stream of consciousness" form perfectly. Hail to the "chicken of the sea"! Love, Carolyn

Jack Horne April 28, 2011 at 8:15 AM Many congrats, Diane : )

Dr.Ram Mehta April 28, 2011 at 7:53 AM Congratulations on the HM win in the contest, Diane