Sinking Ships

The words had come like raindrops
And tumbled from my lips
Into the sea of people
Aboard their mighty ships

Of treachery and malice
And nascent artless greed
That poisoned all the waters
And made the oceans bleed.

Soon the droplets multiplied
And doused the waiting crowd;
Myself now standing taller,
Unyielding and unbowed,

I made them feel the raindrops
That danced upon their skin
And soaked their egotism
So that we may begin

To finally make amends
And fix this broken place,
Patch up all the wicked wrongs,
And save our failing race.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Stinson Avatar
November 21, 2011 at 7:46 PM
The imagery in this wonderful poem definitely conveys that for which we must atone.
Lampkin Avatar
October 31, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Such a costly price people pay for all the wrong they do. Nicely stated
Murphy Avatar
October 29, 2011 at 3:23 PM
this was an excellent peace. enjoyed reading it and for a title im thinking waves of life? im not sure how that woud fit but just keep thinking or go with whatever interests you:) hope all is well. -Jasmine
Berry Avatar
November 1, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Thanks for your comment and idea for the title, Jasmine. I think I have a different idea for it though. It took me a few days, but I think "Sinking Ships" works better for it.
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