The Pool of Love

Some people find the pool of love
And decided to dive right in
Before testing the temperature
To see if it's warm enough to swim

Some people lather themselves up 
Just to lay out in the sun
As they watch all the others frolic
Wishing they could join in on the fun

Some pools are rather murky
So you must keep and eye on the sharks
Shallow or deep they'll take you off at the knees
For a closer advantage to tear out your heart

If you step out of the pool 
After a swim in the deep end
Could you play the part of a wading fool
And jump right back in again

With no life guard on duty
To blow the whistle when you've had enough
You best be careful when you swim
In the pool of love
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Makama Avatar
July 22, 2017 at 12:34 PM
well crafted into an eye-romancing beauty... Your lines and words are just lovely... Its nice visiting one of your pages again..
Hoffman Avatar
July 18, 2017 at 8:28 AM
Clever and creative write about love Mike; beware when you hear the theme from Jaws!~Che :)
Sands Avatar
July 18, 2017 at 7:46 AM
True Mike and people do live and learn. It is not easy. I hope those hurt will continue to hope :)
Tsitsikroni Avatar
July 18, 2017 at 7:25 AM
Nice. But having swum with sharks, one gets to know how to avoid them.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace