I want to touch
his inner soul
and look deep
into his ocean eyes
but a part of me
is afraid to allow
myself to make
that plunge
my heart won’t
let me dive into
those waves
like last time
when I almost
drowned
- Written for dVerse Quadrille #37 - Be Not Afraid.
Oh how terribly human and universal. Well written!
ReplyDeleteI like this! The theme of ocean, water, progresses throughout nicely.
ReplyDeleteNice connection of drowning with looking in someone's eyes.
ReplyDeleteThis happens to so many and it's so sad. Next time remember the prompt word should be in the body of the poem. I didn't explain that well.
ReplyDeleteyeah drowning is a real bummer but fearing it, is probably a slow burn that is worse. Beautiful poem!
ReplyDeleteSigh. I feel your hesitation...
ReplyDeleteAh....once hurt by love it is more difficult to take the plunge/dive again.
ReplyDeleteJust a note here....when I'm reading your poem, the number in the box of followers obscures words in the beginning of the line that is even with that box. Don't know if this is happening as others see your posts/blog or just on my computer? I remember noticing that last time too....something about the alignment of the way you have the Follow box?
Oh boy...universal conundrum...but if the heat is on why not take a cooling dip? ;)
ReplyDeleteOnce burned, it is difficult to be vulnerable again, but it's necessary to be open to new love. Great write!
ReplyDeletedrowning in his eyes...I did that once. But years later I got over my fear of love. And love is a fearful thing.
ReplyDeleteI can relate. Beautifully expressed.
ReplyDeleteFear of drowning in love beautifully stated.
ReplyDeleteFearing the drowning...I can relate to that! Love is a risk, and risk is fearful. But truly to love is worth it, even when not returned
ReplyDeleteSuch beauty and fear in those words. Fear of falling in love again, scary indeed!
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