once you were sure of steadiness that capsizing only happened to others then the tilting began, a slow deep lean to the left side of righteous how easily the water seeped in, coldly chilling you from the inside out like the world had forgotten that you had always been the floating kind once you were rescued for no reason and you never forgot that any boat can sink when balance is lost at sea. © Ali Grimshaw 2020 dVerse Poetry Challenge - Come Sail
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Oh, very poignant Ali. Beautifully penned.
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We’re all just trying to stay afloat. Sending love your way
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Yes, we are. Love and hugs back to you dear friend. xx
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“like the world had forgotten that you
had always been the floating kind”
Such reflective words, Ali.
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Norma,
Thank you for reflecting back the part of this poem that spoke most to you. I always appreciate it.
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This is beautiful. We’re all just trying to stay afloat. I love the metaphor! Excellent writing, Ali.
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Thank you Rishika. Yes, we are all just trying to stay afloat.
Stay well.
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And constantly try to keep our heads over the water line…. wonderfully penned. Love the atmospherics. Mystifying.
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Thank you for you kind words. Much appreciated.
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like the world had forgotten that you
had always been the floating kind
Powerful poem and perspective, Ali. A very important reminder of life lessons and inner strengths.
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I missed this comment until now. Thank you for reflecting back the words that spoke most to you. I always appreciate it.
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Lovely poem and perspective Ali. It’s good to try to keep our boats afloat and be gentle with those who aren’t.
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Yes, everyone is trying to stay afloat. And some have more resources than others. Compassion is what we all need. Take a care of yourself Brad
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Yes, more compassion!
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then the tilting began, a slow
deep lean to the left side of righteous
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Thank you so much for your reflection. I love hearing what speaks to you.
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So much in this beautiful poem, Ali. A necessary self-check, in order to remember, and then know the power of our vulnerability.
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Inquiring into our own thinking takes courage but it is always worthwhile. Thank you for reflecting back your experience of this poem. Wishing you a beautiful day Carrie.
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taken water
damage
asap
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Thank you for your reflection. We are all just trying to stay afloat.
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It’s a hard lesson.
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Sometimes it can be.
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Hate that sinking feeling but love the gratuitousness of Mercy.
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The sinking feeling is never enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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like the world had forgotten that you
had always been the floating kind
I love that couplet.
I love this clear, clean poem, that takes that boat metaphor and opens it out into something different. It’s lovely. Not a word wasted.
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Sarah,
I appreciate your reflection. This poem would not have been written if it had not been for your prompt. Thank you.
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