VOICES

I was sitting near the shore,  
listening to the waves.  
The blue and the night sky spoke to me like never before.  
  
Their distant voices became dull—  
something inside me twirled.  
The sound of the waves  
was just like the voices, long forgotten.  
  
Sand burned my feet,  
memories rushed back.  
While I kept ignoring it,  
the pain slowly, painfully crept back.  
  
The voice—now more clear.  
I could hear the chatters, the laughter.  
Tears brimmed in my eyes,
as the burning grew more intense.  
  
A hand on my shoulder  
slammed me back to the world.  
The voice now long gone,  
but the stars glimmered brighter than before.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

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