You came into my life like the tide
Sweeping, rushing, pulling
An endless ebb and flow
Giving me breath and then stealing it away
You filled my heart like an ocean
But it crashed against the rocky coast
And then the tide swept away.
You flooded my world with you
I swam against currents of your smile
Your laugh
Your voice
Your eyes
But I was not strong enough
And I sank
While you stayed afloat.
You rained on my soul
Each drop a reminder of my dry emptiness
And your lush abundance
You pooled and puddled in the cracks in my walls
Steadily seeping through
Until I can't erase the memory of you
But then you're gone
Drying up
Leaving me with nothing.
I think I'm dying now
I can't tell if I should thank you or hate you
You gave me water
When I was dry
You gave me life
When I was dying
You gave me hope
But now it's gone
And you're gone
And I am drowning
In the vast oceans you left behind.
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Phoenix Ashes: A Book of Poetry for Lost Souls
PoetryA collection of poetry that comes from the heart. Love, anger, pain, joy, jealousy, depression, and loneliness---all combined into a swirling confusion of emotions and color. Hopefully this poetry will help you connect to your feelings and better un...
