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Like Water
mania
my misfire of intentions -
I’m not there yet,
but it’s getting hard to breathe
there’s water in my face
one tempestuous drop
from delightful capitulation
treading the mud
that steals my shoes,
every frivolous thought
feels important
I feel compelled
if I can direct that flow
somewhere oddly specific
anywhere but inward
then, can I hope?
I’m still learning
how to live
not despite,
alongside -
beside the waterfall
not under it
I still get soaked
but at least I’m not drowning
my misfire of intentions -
I’m not there yet,
but it’s getting hard to breathe
there’s water in my face
one tempestuous drop
from delightful capitulation
treading the mud
that steals my shoes,
every frivolous thought
feels important
I feel compelled
if I can direct that flow
somewhere oddly specific
anywhere but inward
then, can I hope?
I’m still learning
how to live
not despite,
alongside -
beside the waterfall
not under it
I still get soaked
but at least I’m not drowning
Author's Note
Just a spill, better out than in.
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Re. Like Water
18th Jan 2023 3:06am
glad your mot drowning
kind of stuff ive been writing myself but dont post id weigh everyone down lol
kind of stuff ive been writing myself but dont post id weigh everyone down lol
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Re: Re. Like Water
18th Jan 2023 3:18am
It’s good catharsis :)
Thank you for reading, and for the RL, it’s good to see you here!
Thank you for reading, and for the RL, it’s good to see you here!
Re. Like Water
18th Jan 2023 5:15am
Seems like a therapeutic way to purge, we should all do that. Maybe just a little antiseptic on a thorn.
Thanks for sharing;)
Thanks for sharing;)
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Re: Re. Like Water
18th Jan 2023 9:50am
Re. Like Water
18th Jan 2023 10:09am
Your figures of speech are so suggestive, so impressive,
i love your style.
i love your style.
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Re: Re. Like Water
18th Jan 2023 1:19pm
Re. Like Water
18th Jan 2023 10:27am
Water is a really good metaphor for mental health. You write this well and admire the economical style. The capture too, of how water can offer salvation & redemption. Rob
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Re: Re. Like Water
18th Jan 2023 1:19pm
Re. Like Water
18th Jan 2023 6:24pm
I’m still learning how to live
Not despite,
Alongside -
There’s such depth in this verse. This poem sums up living with bipolar with such strength. Loved it
Not despite,
Alongside -
There’s such depth in this verse. This poem sums up living with bipolar with such strength. Loved it
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Re: Re. Like Water
18th Jan 2023 6:52pm
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Re: Re. Like Water
18th Jan 2023 6:52pm
Re. Like Water
18th Jan 2023 8:58pm
Sounds like a poem of rebalancing syntropy & entropy, yin & yang, centrifugal & centripetal, breathing in & breathing out ... I'm glad you're not drowning; tomorrow will gift a new vista with water's memory in your soul.
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Re: Re. Like Water
19th Jan 2023 1:50pm
Re. Like Water
19th Jan 2023 6:01am
I love this :) Very nice writing and I relate to it with my own struggles in this area. Enjoyed very much
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Re: Re. Like Water
19th Jan 2023 1:50pm
Re. Like Water
19th Jan 2023 6:29am
You give from such honest intention that it's immediately warm and open. Even our struggles are beautiful in the courage of sharing them. Your audios are steadily improving. I love how you maintained the elemental theme and metaphor throughout the dimensions of the write and audio pairing.
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Re: Re. Like Water
19th Jan 2023 1:51pm
Re. Like Water
19th Jan 2023 9:29am
I still get soaked but at least I'm not drowning... What a way to close this spill.
I feel like it's resignation to the turmoil but not really. I feel overwhelmed but not overpowered.
The final line is a powerful and poignant conclusion, providing a sense of hope and determination in the face of difficulty.
This has become one of my go to listen-ins. Thank you.
Love
NuBorn
I feel like it's resignation to the turmoil but not really. I feel overwhelmed but not overpowered.
The final line is a powerful and poignant conclusion, providing a sense of hope and determination in the face of difficulty.
This has become one of my go to listen-ins. Thank you.
Love
NuBorn
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Re: Re. Like Water
19th Jan 2023 3:01pm
Overwhelmed but not overpowered, I really love that. Thank you so much for your kind words and for finding resonance here.
Re. Like Water
19th Jan 2023 11:01am
I hear this, listening on repeat and each thought rising, is welcomed, pulled alongside the river bank from it's multitude of different scenes..
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Re: Re. Like Water
19th Jan 2023 1:52pm
Re. Like Water
25th Jan 2023 5:05pm
Beautifully written.
if I can direct that flow
somewhere oddly specific
anywhere but inward
then, can I hope?
I identify with this stanza so much. Well stated. I completely relate to this write. Thank you for sharing. Bless:)
Mel
if I can direct that flow
somewhere oddly specific
anywhere but inward
then, can I hope?
I identify with this stanza so much. Well stated. I completely relate to this write. Thank you for sharing. Bless:)
Mel
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Re: Re. Like Water
25th Jan 2023 5:14pm
Re. Like Water
28th Jan 2023 6:56pm
"I still get soaked
but at least I’m not drowning"
I like the resonance the visual and emotional pouring.
Wonderful spoken word Luna.
but at least I’m not drowning"
I like the resonance the visual and emotional pouring.
Wonderful spoken word Luna.
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