Wilma Neels Poet Blank verse

'salvage'

The spark somehow has 
disappeared
Everything has lost its shine
Like a lighthouse without a light 
To show direction 

Does it mean that it will not come 
back?
Do we float around on clouds that 
Appear so fluffy 

That we pretend everything is fine?
Drifting along on a boat that’s sinking 
With no NSRI in sight –

Grab your life jacket see if you can 
swim to shore
Nothing is as unreachable as the one 
that 
Doesn’t make an effort to be 
rescued. 


*NRSI - National Sea Rescue Institute*
*another weird one, I dabble in 
weirdness :-)*

©180520121530

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Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2012 at 9:15 PM well, I sure did like this weird one then, Wilma!! Really cool poem. I love the last stanza . The last two lines make an awesome quote.

Carolyn Devonshire May 20, 2012 at 1:53 PM A lot of us struggle through life without making efforts to make changes. Without change, a tattered life cannot be restored. Your boat will never sink, dear, but I do sense some despair. Hope all is well, Wilma. This poem didn't seem "weird" to me at all. It has structure, imagery, meaning and an eloquent presentation. Love, carolyn

Michael J. Falotico May 20, 2012 at 10:33 AM My dear Wilma, your light can never dimmer or fade... your an Angel and part of the Soup and my soul through writing and friendship.. luv to CTH...

Anne-Lise Andresen May 19, 2012 at 5:19 PM Always let your beautiful light shine here on P-Soup Wilma. Do not let anyone blow it out!!! Wish you all the best. - love from Anne-Lise

Joe Maverick May 19, 2012 at 2:22 PM No I also find it a good one Wilma.." have enjoyed the read a lot Joe..)

James Peranteau May 19, 2012 at 9:26 AM Actually dear poet, I find this write of yours far from weird ! I find it thought provoking and quite the intellectual write ! I love the picture you painted here of reality ! Have a wonderful weekend my friend ! Much love, james

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 19, 2012 at 2:00 AM This has wonderful imagery and definitely got me thinking tonight. Nothing weird about it. The last lines really spoke to me. Hugs, Rhonda

Ilene Bauer May 18, 2012 at 3:10 PM i like this poem and all the imagery of rescue and the sea. very creative!

David Williams May 18, 2012 at 8:31 AM Hey Wilma, your words will always rescue me from a very dreary day here, it has not stopped raining for days, hope you are ok, and I don't think this is weird, I like it..David

Harry Horsman May 18, 2012 at 8:08 AM this is a sad one Wilma, such doubt abound in this wonderful poem, love your imagery, we all love you here on soup, you are so special. harry