David Byrne Poet Free verse

Surging Sea

Heartbreak hits inside
Thinking of all those moons
You and I shared with each other then

We were flowing on the
Crest, of a tidal wave a
Momentum, surging through our lives

Never saw the raging sea
Swelling up to swallow me
Seeing nothing here it comes again

What is wrong I ask of thee
As my inners tumble inside out
The chaos and we’re enemies

You asked me questions to begin, passing flatteries
That mesmerized and settled in my skin

We traversed every taboo
Flaunting everything that I thought I knew
For thrills and fantasies

Out of nowhere raging seas
Overwhelming you and me
Destroying everything we built again

I regret those things you see
Turning back the clock impossible
And chaos I’m the enemy

Heartbreak and my pride
All that’s left inside me
Wasted, moon-dust, and the flowing tide

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James Foulk April 6, 2011 at 7:45 PM a great read, unjoyed it

Michelle Mac Donald April 3, 2011 at 7:40 AM Wistful sobriety, surely meditation can help you through this "heartbreak". Beautifully done, David. It's said, "The will of God will never lead us where the Grace of God cannot protect us". Time and patiece can be our best friends during times like this. Wishing you the best! Mikki

Caroline Cécile Delacroix March 13, 2011 at 11:51 PM Understood, and well written, David!

Carolyn Devonshire March 13, 2011 at 8:13 AM Try as we may, we can't drown our sorrows in that "Surging Sea," David. Many of us can relate to the feelings you describe so eloquently. If I could throw you a life preserver, I surely would. Your poem is so moving and it's great to see you posting again, my friend. Hope you feel better soon. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 13, 2011 at 8:04 AM Such meaningful lines David expressing the emotional hurt and irreparable damage inflicted on one deeply in luv.. luv.. u presented your case so well and hope in time the pain will mellow my friend... u must enter this beauty into the Free Verse Contest..two are posted my friend... take a chance and go for it luv.. happy Sunday and good luck if u decide to accept the challenge..

Andrea Dietrich March 12, 2011 at 10:22 PM wow, an awesome write, so who is writing about tsunamis NOW? haha. Hope this scores high!

Wilma Neels March 12, 2011 at 8:22 PM It's amazing how we sometimes get swept away with our emotions and only realise afterwards what we've lost.. I love this write of yours and thank you for always checking up on me ;)

Poet Destroyer A March 12, 2011 at 7:33 PM WELL SAID David! i think,, most have pride and dont like to admitt what they will miss... and what they regret... sure wish i could share this with a friend who has to much pride.. and would rather let the moon dust ,,, have a nice one,..p.d.