Sara Kendrick Poet Free verse

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Walking

Walking on eggshells
Tight lipped
Uncertain of every word spoken
Least the tempest
Will be released  

Roaring
Waves splashing
Wind storm blowing
Boat rocking
Turquoise water falling

Aimed for shore
Making no headway
Two feet forward
Three feet back
Capsizing imminent

Apocalyptical 
Which way will it end
Will there be a future
If I wrangle in emotions
And keep a chain on tongue  

Nothing can harm
Wherein there lies
The Holy Spirit
Who my strength
Provides

Always remember
Like in the song of old
Peace, be still
Peace, be still 
Peace, peace be still! 

finis'

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Howard Kerr September 15, 2026 at 2:50 AM Hi Sara, A free verse characterised by clear diction and a consistent honest attitude within. Sound advice expressed with weather-based imagery.🔥✨⭐ A great work. Howard Sara Kendrick September 15, 2026 at 4:31 AM Your review of my work was encouraging, Howard. It was like that around here a good bit of the time with Cody, our grandson who has Huntington's Disease. Thank you for your time spent here. Sara K. 👍⭐

Valsa George May 1, 2025 at 9:38 AM Our words are to be uttered with so much of caution. Careless words spoken can cause a storm. It is walking over eggshells. It is always advisable to keep the tongue in chains. You have warned of a delicate situation, man passes very often in life due to lack of caution. A poem that warns us if loose talk.

Aurore Severo January 30, 2024 at 12:04 AM I found this poem so soothing and beautiful, xoxo Sara Kendrick January 30, 2024 at 8:22 AM I am delighted you found it soothing, Aurore. I appreciate the visit. Sara K

Christina Bowring January 29, 2024 at 1:22 PM Such a wonderful, skilled write dear Sara and so powerful and profound. You have expressed the feeling of treading so carefully for fear of capsizing so, so well. The picture accompanies the poem perfectly. ‘ lest the tempest will be released’’ and keep a chain on tongue’ - these lines really stood out for me. The uncertainty, anxiety conveyed so well. The last stanza is really poignant. Thank you for sharing. A poem of depth to reflect upon. Blessings to you. :):) Sara Kendrick January 29, 2024 at 1:46 PM Your leaving some smiley faces and blessings is encouraging and uplifting. I appreciate the kind words about my work. Sara K.

Ink Empress January 29, 2024 at 11:31 AM Dear Sara, Ive actually been through this situation, and iv written about it long time ago, so this poem resonates so deeply! Especially about walking on eggshells. Sometimes some circumstances makes us feel this way, always looking over shoulders incase we might upset someone, especially ones with mental health issues, when living with them it can be hard for loved ones. What a powerful poem this is made me think so deep and ponder! And i felt it on a soul level. Sending you light always. Sara Kendrick January 29, 2024 at 11:56 AM Why, thank you, IE. I appreciate your sharing your deep knowledge about this subject. At times, it is hard, but I have to get up put on my old woman pants and keep on trucking. Sara K

Sotto Poet January 29, 2024 at 9:09 AM Sara, you wrote a profound and compelling description provided here effectively captures the intricate emotions of anxiety and uncertainty. It is a reflection of the paradoxical nature of progress, where forward movements are often accompanied by a simultaneous drift back. Sara Kendrick January 29, 2024 at 11:16 AM Yes, Lasaad, those emotions that are the results of not knowing what to do or feeling there is no way out are emotions that can definitely harm us mentally, emotionally and physically. Thanks for the understanding review of my work and the high praise. Sara K

Hiya Sharma January 29, 2024 at 8:21 AM Oh my, this was quite a turbulent poem which can give anyone palpitations, imagining the scene of 'walking on eggshells' and 'turquoise water roaring'..Woah, such intense and powerful descriptions you've given here to express the state of anxiousness as well as uncertainty.When we take two steps forward by always floating away backwards, I could really feel the depth of your words as how life can make us feel stuck and in a forbidden situation..Absolutely loved reading this, sending best wishes! Sara Kendrick January 29, 2024 at 11:13 AM Hiya, Sometimes in life we get in situations where we don't know which way to go and sometimes we find we are being told to stay in circumstances that almost impossible, however, we know that God is there to help us through. Thanks for the visit and understanding comments. Sara K