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Ethereal

A Poem

By Zakari RungePublished about a year ago 1 min read
Top Story - July 2024
I Sea You ✨

I felt like my heart had so much to say early this morning, and out came this poem. 🩵

(Ethereal)

My ethereal mind could no longer feel…

Constantly debating whether or not this pain was real.

Pain rushing into my brain like waves in the ocean;

Hoping it will be able to sense my body’s love and devotion.

I know that this may seem somber.

However, when I come to the ocean it allows my soul to wander.

Happiness doesn't feel so distant.

My thoughts are limpid.

When I am here?

There is no fear.

The peace that we wish could be everlasting.

Nothing has felt the same since your passing.

I feel so close to you when the waves rush in.

Washing away the pain and sin.

I listen to every one of the shells on the beach,

They have so much to teach.

What once felt like the furthest six feet away;

The ocean brings you back to life in a way.

I see you dancing on the water,

I reminisce on all the laughs we shared on the playground teeter-totter.

Your smile illuminates the night sky,

I used to always beg the LORD above and ask HIM why.

Why did HE have to take you?

The years were far too few.

But when I come to the ocean and look up at the sky,

I get my answer every time.

I no longer have to ask why.

You are at peace.

The thought of that heals all the pieces…

That I felt were lost…

They were just tossed.

You were always here.

I miss you so much, my dear.

Seeing you at peace and dancing in the night,

Always sparks my inner light.

When I go to the coastline;

I am with you again, and I know that everything will be just fine.

We will be together again soon.

I feel it each time I rest in my room.

You will always be with me,

I will always be with you.

My lifeline!

You will always be…

MY COASTLINE ✨

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About the Creator

Zakari Runge

Hi, my name is Zakari!

Writing has impacted my life in so many beautiful ways.

It allows me to express myself, open up to the world, and nothing makes me happier than seeing my writing impact others!

I just want to help you smile today:)

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  • Idara Oghogho 7 months ago

    That last line hit like a ton of brick 😭👍🏿👍🏿 good job

  • Cai Fox10 months ago

    So beautiful! Great piece!

  • Such a beautiful and sentimental piece.

  • Badhan Senabout a year ago

    Brilliant & Mind Blowing Your Poet ❤️ Please Read My Stories and Subscribe Me

  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Hauntingly beautiful. Congratulations on Top Story achievement - it's well earned.

  • Andrea Corwin about a year ago

    Congrats on TS🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳 I listen to every one of the shells on the beach, They have so much to teach. and You will always be my Coastline — spoke to me. Great job!

  • Gabriel Huizengaabout a year ago

    This is truly lovely! :) Thank you so much for sharing this meaningful and beautifully composed piece - I can feel the ebb and flow of the ocean and of the emotions coursing through this piece in each word and phrase you chose. Congrats on a well-deserved Top Story, Zakari!

  • Testabout a year ago

    As someone who has recently lost a loved one, this touched me deeply. Wonderful poem.

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