For my beloved.
In storm waves
you're Island
Sands of change
Soft under my feet
Warm beneath my skin
Solid mountain
Sanctuary,
Place of quiet rest
Warmth in stormy quest
Shelter from the storm
Home.
I'm not alone.
But I'm floating
Waves over my head
Cold inside this depth
In the distance
You are calling
Come on home, then
But I'm drowning,
Downward, sinking
Breathe in water
It's my own choice
Don't know how to love
Don't know how to swim
To the safety of
Long forgotten dream
Afraid to be warm
Lest you change your mind
Don't deserve the Sun
When I ran from home.
Lungs on fire
Where's the surface?
Where's the ocean floor?
What is up?
What is down?
It's so quiet here as I drown
Weightless
Darkness
Death is
Calling
Goodbye
Island.
Lifted
Pulled out
Is this sand?
Coughing,
Breathing
Heart still beating
Warmth and sunshine
Don't deserve light
But your lips are
Breathing new life.
Island! Love me.
I will love back.
Take me, deeply
I won't go back
Make love to my
Heart, to my mind
Maybe someday
I'll be deserving
Until then,
Please don't stop loving
Gracious Island
Lovely Island
Darling Island
Kiss me again.
About the Creator
Mezmur
Rooted in Christian faith yet unafraid of human fragility, Mezmur writes as both survivor and worshipper. Her work invites readers to breathe again, to see that even in the deepest silence, Love remains.
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I met Jason when I was five years old. I could say that I loved him from the moment I saw him. He was so handsome to me and I felt in awe by his presence. When they introduced him as the new kid in school, I wanted to be his friend right away. I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember his smile and how he didn't seem shy. He appeared confident and ready to learn. I waved at him and said "hello," before anyone else could even say a word. He sat next to me, and I asked him if he wanted to be friends. He looked so happy as he said, "Yes!"
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Comments (3)
This is so powerful and have strong emotion. Love your poem. ♥︎♥︎
This is so raw and beautifully emotional. It captures the struggle of feeling unworthy of love while longing for it so deeply. The imagery of the storm, the waves, and the island creates such a powerful contrast between fear and safety, despair and hope. It’s heartbreaking yet hopeful—such a touching piece!
Very powerful it captured me ✍️♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️