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Sea of Sadness
if we could flood the earth with our tears
relinquish the tight grip held by our fears
at first it’s just a stream lapping at our feet
it feels heavenly, yet it’s all so bittersweet
but as we age, we face more heartbreak
and behind each lesson is it’s own mistake
we’re all trying to channel our inner author
and on this stream, we all can walk on water
the water is shallow, rolling over pebbles
each tear we cry comes with another level
it builds and it builds, then it just takes over
now it’s rising up, it’s almost to my shoulders
so I paddle around in the lake of sadness
it’s heartbreaking to think of it’s vastness
a storm is brewing, a mix of emotions
if we keep this up, we’ll have another ocean
oh, baby, did I tell you that I can’t swim?
save me now, cause it’s looking kind of grim
it’s up to my chin now, getting pretty anxious
trying to tread water, sinking to the blackness
the sea we’ve made, of all the dead love
it’s facing turmoil and the waves are rough
how did I get here, was it the rip tide
if only we’d have just let go of our pride
it’s over my head now, the light is fading
i see you moving but I’m already asphyxiating
and until my body washes up on the beach
I’m slowly losing time and I’m out of reach
so breathe new life into me, let me live
I promise my gratitude won’t be all I give
place your hands on my chest in rhythm
we need to try and kickstart my system
there’s noise and I’m choking on water
I spit it out cause I can’t hold it any longer
the sun is bright, offering a new break
I should change my ways for fuck’s sake
relinquish the tight grip held by our fears
at first it’s just a stream lapping at our feet
it feels heavenly, yet it’s all so bittersweet
but as we age, we face more heartbreak
and behind each lesson is it’s own mistake
we’re all trying to channel our inner author
and on this stream, we all can walk on water
the water is shallow, rolling over pebbles
each tear we cry comes with another level
it builds and it builds, then it just takes over
now it’s rising up, it’s almost to my shoulders
so I paddle around in the lake of sadness
it’s heartbreaking to think of it’s vastness
a storm is brewing, a mix of emotions
if we keep this up, we’ll have another ocean
oh, baby, did I tell you that I can’t swim?
save me now, cause it’s looking kind of grim
it’s up to my chin now, getting pretty anxious
trying to tread water, sinking to the blackness
the sea we’ve made, of all the dead love
it’s facing turmoil and the waves are rough
how did I get here, was it the rip tide
if only we’d have just let go of our pride
it’s over my head now, the light is fading
i see you moving but I’m already asphyxiating
and until my body washes up on the beach
I’m slowly losing time and I’m out of reach
so breathe new life into me, let me live
I promise my gratitude won’t be all I give
place your hands on my chest in rhythm
we need to try and kickstart my system
there’s noise and I’m choking on water
I spit it out cause I can’t hold it any longer
the sun is bright, offering a new break
I should change my ways for fuck’s sake
Published 18th Aug 2019
| Edited 19th Aug 2019
Author's Note
Being sad is a waste of time.
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18th Aug 2019 9:36am
Yes ... Great write ... I, of course, imagine the words flying from your mind to page through in effortless transport ... I may know better, but the flow is seamless ... Bless and much love ...
18th Aug 2019 6:31pm
Oh, Alan, that's so sweet of you to say! Thank you so much, dear friend, for the kind comment as well as the read! Your unrelenting support is greatly appreciated, luv.
18th Aug 2019 10:33am
18th Aug 2019 6:32pm
Ahh, thank you, dearest Liam. I am glad you think so. I'm so grateful for the read and sweet comment!
18th Aug 2019 3:52pm
Really great stuff Liv!
Totally resonates with me 👏
Love the ending especially!
"so breathe new life into me, let me live
I promise my gratitude won’t be all I give
place your hands on my chest in rhythm
we need to try and kickstart my system
there’s noise and I’m choking on water
I spit it out cause I can’t hold it any longer
the sun is bright, offering a new break
I should change my ways for fuck’s sake" powerful words really dig your style and enjoyed this👏👏
Totally resonates with me 👏
Love the ending especially!
"so breathe new life into me, let me live
I promise my gratitude won’t be all I give
place your hands on my chest in rhythm
we need to try and kickstart my system
there’s noise and I’m choking on water
I spit it out cause I can’t hold it any longer
the sun is bright, offering a new break
I should change my ways for fuck’s sake" powerful words really dig your style and enjoyed this👏👏
18th Aug 2019 6:33pm
I'm so glad! I love when people quote back to me their favorite parts! Hun, you really honor me! Thanks so much for stopping in for a read and comment!
21st Aug 2019 9:54pm
27th Aug 2019 9:55pm
This cracked me up. Thank you so much for reading and especially this comment. I'm glad you enjoyed.
24th Aug 2019 7:48pm
This poem is saddening in a beautiful way. You really are such a talented writer, don't ever stop x
27th Aug 2019 9:57pm
Emily, luv, thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed this sad write. Thank you so much for your kind words, it means a lot.
8th Sep 2019 1:59pm
If we could really find something to be positive about, then we would I'm sure. There's a lot of plastic around in them oceans now, so that doesn't inspire confidence either!
9th Sep 2019 7:31pm
Yes, I agree, Shaggy. Thank you so much for stopping by to read and comment. It's all greatly appreciated.
9th Sep 2019 7:38pm
14th Sep 2019 8:40am
14th Sep 2019 1:31pm
Yeah, my phone changes words at the last second also, just as I press send. I do question why my phone picks ridiculous words sometimes.
