Waves

I am getting tired of the tidal waves
That bring me to shore,
Spit me out and drag me in once more.
I am tired of the crest dropping
And the trough getting deeper,
While the pain in life gets steeper.
I am not always under,
But I haven’t learned to surf the top.
Arriving at the trough and wondering
When the pain is going to just stop.
I am tired of the drama that sets the waves into motion
And I wish that the voices in my head would stop their commotion.
The crest of the waves are moments,
But the troughs are drawn out loud and long,
The crest might spit positive emotion
While the tough brings a tearful drowning song.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Cloyd Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 11:14 AM
IN LIFE WE TOIL WITH TRAILS AND TRIBULATIONS. BUT WITH SOMEONE WHO COMPLIMENTS OUR LIVES, LIKE IN YOUR POEM WE CAN WEATHER THE STORMS. BEAUTIFUL POETRY-
Perna Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 3:41 PM
Lovely message, I can totally relate!
Morris Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 6:33 AM
A moving poem. I completely understand this experience. Best wishes and take care. :-)
Hawley Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 9:34 AM
Thank you for stopping by. Glad I can make this understandable.
Dietrich Avatar
July 19, 2023 at 8:59 PM
I could not find a poem of yours I had not commented to, but I clicked on your best poem, according to Soup, and it's this gem here that I faved!
Hawley Avatar
July 20, 2023 at 11:06 AM
Gald you like it.
Theraven Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 1:54 PM
Miranda, I like your style of writing so much. So much to feel, Andrea's comment got it so right!
Hawley Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 9:50 AM
Thank you!
Dietrich Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 7:12 PM
this is a very good expression of feelings, Miranda. FAVE
Hawley Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 9:50 AM
Thank you!
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