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What's Cold Water To A Fiery Middle-Aged Man?
Waves are gently crashing
Sun is piercing the inconsiderable clouds
That's when you know it's time to dive
You're in the water now
Feeling different and holding your breath
Attentive fish remaining immobile
You know they want you to remain immobile too
So that your eyes will be their feed
But not today...
The water is cold but you keep on going
Because you're producing just enough fire
To keep it balanced
You keep on swimming and making splashes
Until your breath runs out...
Sun is piercing the inconsiderable clouds
That's when you know it's time to dive
You're in the water now
Feeling different and holding your breath
Attentive fish remaining immobile
You know they want you to remain immobile too
So that your eyes will be their feed
But not today...
The water is cold but you keep on going
Because you're producing just enough fire
To keep it balanced
You keep on swimming and making splashes
Until your breath runs out...
Published 9th Apr 2019
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Anonymous
9th Apr 2019 6:09pm
I felt this so deeply.
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8th May 2019 3:09pm
24th Sep 2019 9:06pm
I relate to this poem.
I feel I am always in that cold water trying to keep a float, keep going.
Good emotional write.
I feel I am always in that cold water trying to keep a float, keep going.
Good emotional write.
24th Sep 2019 9:14pm
Anonymous
13th Dec 2021 4:17pm
I love it 😁
