The murky waters what secrets they hold
The bodies and secrets that remain untold
The sun appears to be trying to shine through
However, the silence of the moment shows the truth
As I stare at the water I know the feeling is different
A truth that I have been hiding because I wanted to deny what was in plain view
My child was lost to me forever, although his heart beat here on earth
Deep in the water lied the truth and it finally surfaced
My son although living held a hate they I could not penetrate
He was someone I didn't know but yearned to make a persona
Of whom I wished that he had been
In the murky waters was the wisdom that I missed all along
He was never the person I had hoped he would become
And I feel ever so sad
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Susan Payton
I love to write in every venue. I am 75 years old and try to make every day count,. I am learning a great deal about poetry on Vocal, and I am glad to be here.
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Comments (3)
Such contemplation and sorrow. Some really striking imagery too. Well done, Susan. And so sorry for the pain and loss at the core of this.
Oh, Susan. Hugs. Nobody can hurt a mother like her children can. I know it was like a stab to your heart, too. You're in my prayers. Hugs.
Still waters run deep & this skims far more than just the surface.