There is only so much I can take
standing in the wake of the boats taking my forgotten thoughts back to shore
As I reach for the closest branch and find it tethered to the ground, I will float in the same spot, the same river, for as long as I hold on
I think of the Titanic and how it's stuck in place, and like me, it stayed
I have the choice to be more than a relic in time and space
Letting go is my escape, and I’m shackled by the impossible wave of dread, filling me faster than the first time I kissed that boy
Thinking it would be forever and finding I was wrong
I'm on this branch in this river that flows, and I finally let go; it knows where to go
(Authors Note: Came back to my roots on this one, I love the flow of performance poetry.)
About the Creator
Jazzy
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Head of the Jazzy Writers Association (JWA) in partnership with the Vocal HWA chapter.
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Comments (14)
Beautiful poem and beautifully read on your podcast
I love this, Jazzy. It is so beautifully done. And you are right, the flow just feels perfect!
Beautiful. I love this line so much 'I think of the Titanic and how it's stuck in place, and like me, it stayed' 🤍
I'm still (it's been two days now) trying to wrap my head around why you chose this title for your poem. Anyways, well penned!
I’m so glad you included this on the podcast where we could hear it in your voice. You have a lovely voice, and this is my favorite poem of yours.
This was even better spoken on your podcast. Awesome stuff!
This was brilliantly written. Each line feels very deliberate
I enjoyed the subtle intensity of this piece. Lovely writing!
Gosh this was so beautiful! So profound!
Really spectacular performance Jazzy, love and memory and mind all wrapped in one. My first word was garbage, according to my mom.
“I think of the Titanic and how it's stuck in place, and like me, it stayed” 👏🏼 Love this line!
Beautiful!
I don't remember my first word, but I do remember my first full sentence and it totally confused my mom and her mom.
BARS!!! 🔥