Sea

Sea

I am inherently patient,
I just go with the flow.
I have many dark secrets,
No one will ever know.
Sometimes I can be shallow,
Sometimes I'm dark and deep. 
When you look at me closely 
Your face is what you'll see.
I do not have a sweet side,
I am saltier than most.
Some say that I am frigid,
As cold as a raging ghost.
But my beauty is unsurpassed,
Outside as well as in. 
Poets seek to describe me,
But I can evade them.
And, Before you know me very well,
You cannot imagine my age,
 my ancient stories tell,
Nor count my many graves.
When the storms of life are pouring down
I get angry, destructive, and mean;
I’ve only allowed one Man I loved
 to walk all over me.
All else take care , and beware,
My moods wave up and down.
Just as a ship, those who trusts in me,
I'll break, and rend, and drown.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 26, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Hello Crystol ,Yes, this is so true about the sea, or lake or river. It can be rough. people losing lives. in a storm on the water. The cruise ship feels the stormy waters they cross. Hugs. /Darlene/
Bowring Avatar
May 23, 2024 at 11:43 PM
This is a very well written and powerful poem Crystol. I love how you brought the sea to life with all its many facets - good and bad. ‘ As cold as a raging ghost’ ‘ nor count my many graves’ ‘ I’ll break, and rend, and drown’ really stood out for me. Powerful! And yes, like Tommy, I too picked up on, ‘ I’ve only allowed one man I loved to walk all over me’ Really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Have a lovely day :):)
Woods Avatar
May 24, 2024 at 7:52 AM
Wow thanks so much Christina! I love getting feedback! I think poets are always going to surpass others when it comes to appreciating the details and understanding subtlety. Ty for the visit, I'll drop by to read soon! Xo
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