The Sea

The sea carries many ghosts
Their past pain, in waves, it hosts
I cannot swim within it
The tides force me to submit

Yes, I see its rich beauty
I also see its darkness
Bones in chains are its bootie
Moonlit, despite its starkness

05/28/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Agustin Avatar
March 30, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Anaswa Avatar
July 20, 2018 at 7:22 AM
i love this much,congrats
Sietesantos Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 3:35 PM
BRAVO, Lockesha! I enjoyed reading your poem that is rich with imagery, symbolism, and smooth rhymes! Congrats on your well-deserved win! Hugs. Pandita
Roper Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 10:50 AM
An artist eye sees the imagery, Lockesha, awesome verse great rhyme and flow. Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
Gentry Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 12:29 AM
Congratulations on your win! Well done!
Gauthier Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 9:14 PM
Lovely, Lockesha. Congrats on your gold medal win.
Turner Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 8:13 PM
Congratulations on your winning write, Lockesha. Very well written. I guess I am just the opposite, an old pirate. lol
May Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 8:02 PM
The sea holds many secrets, Well written Lockesha..Congrats on your win
Allison Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 6:36 PM
Many congrats on your win Lockesha:-) hugs Jan xx
Sands Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 6:22 PM
Congratulations for your win Lockesha :)
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