Finding My Peace In Life
I watch
as the world changes
from blue
to orange
to black.
The water
surrounds
me.
It is crystal clear,
I can see
the sand swirling
and dancing
as I walk.
At last,
I have caught up
to my breath,
which had escaped
my lungs
as I fell down
the spiral
of uncontrollable
paranoia.
Finally,
my mind
is as clear
as the water
that I stand in.
Finally,
I have
escaped
the roaring
fear
within me.
I inhale,
trying
to savor
every
bit of air.
I exhale,
abandoning
my anxiety.
All around me
I see
darkness,
but I am no longer
afraid.
I open my eyes
and return to reality.
A wave of relief
washes
over me.
And I know
that I have
finally
been given the chance
to find
my peace
in life.
I like how this poem doesn't try to be anything that it's not. It's very humble and understated, but also paints beautiful imagery and evokes a sense of peace and self-respect.
ReplyDeleteI liked how your poem flowed very logically and depicted a very clear image in my mind. It was very easy to understand and had a very good message of peace.
ReplyDeleteI love your description of this place that you go to when you are feeling stressed. It has great imagery and makes me feel very calm.
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