Undertow

Waves
Onyx blue and nearly suffocating
I reach
Far back in my memory
And beckon the lessons learned
Of measured, freestyle sweeps
Stretching every cell to beat high tide

I look once more across our prairie sea for that dependable horizon
Night shades yawn and stretch
My bones give up their adrenaline lifelines
My heart sheds its protective gear
I let loose of my held breath

I have made my way to the shore
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rolland Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 7:06 AM
a delicate penning, swimming back to the shore, quite a metaphor, very "strong" poem thanks
King-Roberts Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 8:03 AM
Thank you very much.
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