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Sea Pearl

I'm fifteen darkwater dreaming or drowning adrift and alone on the ocean of the bathroom floor tossed on tidal waves of pain pearled with perspiration a clattering clutch of shells contracting shingle shushing stifled shrieks the shucked shell of my womb emptying like an oyster snared by umbilicals of seaweed Far away hazy-faint through saltwater mists I see a little pearl glistening floating and rocking in red sea I'm all at sea without anchor on tides a boat floating free seeking a mooring in the harbour of the doctor's consulting room her voice a deep dive anchoring me with subtle sympathy through muffled underwater sounds sea-shadowy fog shawling me I want to tell her about the dream submerged stories of a tiny pearl maroon-mangled and foam-spangled slipping slowly from me into scarlet sea drifting away sinking to darkwater depths Driving home my mother's rings clink like shells against the steering wheel and a shaming sea of silence fills the car pretty shells shucked and shocked

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Date: 7/24/2024 8:51:00 AM
Wow, sounds like trying times. I really like the spacing between some of the lines. It really works. Thanks for sharing.
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Date: 7/16/2024 8:01:00 AM
i cannot imagine how hard, painful, tiring and emotionally taxing this must have been. i really hope you meet your baby in heaven, Charlotte. your poem cut through words and touched my soul.
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Date: 7/8/2024 7:48:00 AM
I somehow missed reading this Charlotte and I've just read through it a couple more times now; not because I'm making up for lost time but rather because your poem is so powerfully emotive. The use of metaphors, particularly are outstanding here. It's an essential read. You've not used shock for shock's sake but weaved it skillfully so it helps drives the narrative and leaves this reader in silence. No pearls of wisdom from the doctor then I see. Your mum's silence was deafening. Cheers - Gary
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Date: 6/7/2024 3:42:00 PM
This really sent shock waves through me, because of the greatness of emotion and power in it. A fav- definitely
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Date: 6/4/2024 10:55:00 PM
Just wow! Would you like to tell your story for a book I'm currently working on? This is amazing. God bless you and Congrats. Love, Gina
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Date: 6/3/2024 2:18:00 PM
This is so touching and tender... what a creative way to imagine the pearl theme. You deserve this win so be proud! Xo
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Date: 6/3/2024 12:51:00 PM
Charlotte, congratulations for the double honors for this magnificent poetic pearl! Your exceptional ability to put life, or its loss, into magnificent lines of verse in striking imagery, metaphor and alliteration always leaves me breathless, inspired. What an amazing talent that you so graciously share. Having suffered a miscarriage this poem resonates that experience, feelings of emptiness, isolation, and in this case, shame. What an exceptional write! Blessings to you and all women, young or old, who have gone this this devastating experience.
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Date: 6/3/2024 11:17:00 AM
Dear Charlotte, it's a pleasure to return to your impassioned poem once again with my heartiest congrats for your prestigious win in Craig's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 5/31/2024 7:42:00 PM
' shell of my womb emptying like an oyster snared by umbilicals of seaweed. ' I've never experienced this, but I hear it's painful. The emotional pain is worse, from what I've heard. To go through this at such a young age. So difficult, indeed. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. A tender, yet emotional choice for Poem of the Day. My best to you, Charlotte. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 5/31/2024 7:14:00 PM
Congrats on POTD, dear Charlotte! I feel your angst. Sounds terrifying…heartbreaking…and lonely too. Hugs.
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Date: 5/31/2024 3:48:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD.
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Date: 5/31/2024 1:41:00 PM
Whoa!! I am not sure, but I think this one is saying something about mental health or abortion. Congratulations on your POTD. Way to go. Sara K
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Date: 5/31/2024 12:07:00 PM
Dear Charlotte, I love the use of metaphors through out this emotive POTD. It is so well done and you are a very brave person to share this very traumatic experience you endured at such a tender age. Blessings to you..
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Date: 5/31/2024 10:41:00 AM
Bravery excels in such a revealing expose'. Nothing to hang on to, unmoored and adrift. Emotional isolation, clinging onto an illusion. Love the impact of your imagination Charlotte, congratulations on POTD & POTW on the same day! You're the fourth ever to have that since I've been here. hugs :)
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Date: 5/31/2024 10:12:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Charlotte! Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill
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Date: 5/31/2024 9:37:00 AM
Wow. Really intense and morbid.A child without compassion from her frustrated mom. The free verse form and metaphorical voice you use is remarkable. Congratulations on the honor of POTD! :)
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Date: 5/31/2024 9:34:00 AM
It almost feels disrespectful to use the word "congratulations" in terms of the POD, Charlotte. I found this very moving and an honest expression. Hugs, Suzette
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Date: 5/31/2024 8:41:00 AM
Devastating piece...reading over and over...forget POTD, poignant revelation. I'm sorry :o(
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Date: 5/31/2024 8:10:00 AM
Dear Charlotte, returning to your breathtaking, heartbreaking poem with my heartiest congratulations for your poem's recognition with POTD honors. Rightfully and well deserved! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 5/31/2024 6:55:00 AM
Congratulations on receiving POTD with a powerful poem. Best wishes ~
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Date: 5/31/2024 5:19:00 AM
Dear Charlotte, Your heartfelt poem is so deserving of POTD and Congratulations my dear friend, Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 5/31/2024 4:48:00 AM
Potd and potw same week. It's celebrate Charlotte time. Awesome!
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Date: 5/31/2024 3:46:00 AM
I would imagine there are a lot of hard decisions in life, but that life or death decision at fifteen is monumental. Maybe just as well, the backstreet clinics have gone. In saying that, every maternity hospital seems to have the holy placard wavers outside them now. Well done on, POTD. I'll have a word, see if we can get you POTD, everyday. lol
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Date: 5/31/2024 3:37:00 AM
Wow your powerful painful poem of angst really engages! Congratulations on potd Charlotte!
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Date: 5/31/2024 3:24:00 AM
Poignant, painful, piercing. Powerfully & creatively penned. The after burn of pain lingers. Congratulations on POTD, Charlotte
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