Was willing to settle
even before casting off
anchorless, with no compass
to guide me, nor oar to steer
left fate to the currents
a vessel adrift; naïve
trusted those with power
to rescue me, unaware
of the target vulnerability
made of me, that sharks
like to circle wayward
boats, certain of a catch
no wonder, when finally
I came ashore, wrecked
I had lost faith in love,
turned hope to cynicism
had failed to register
the dangers of sailing
into uncharted waters –
the necessity of navigational
resources, and a life jacket,
the knowledge to stay afloat
and safe, in a sea where
discernment saves hearts.
(Washed Ashore first appeared here July 2018. Image my own)
‘…in a sea where
discernment saves hearts.’ Great message and a great poem.
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Appreciate you, Indira!
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My pleasure, dear.
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Every venture out, we learn more. Excellent piece, VJ! Love the metaphors!
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Thanks so much, Susi
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Beautiful poem, VJ. Love this image.
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Thanks
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The image is stunning. There are times when I feel adrift with no oar to steer. Beautiful and mind-stirring piece.
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Thanks so much Eugi!
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You’re welcome, VJ!
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Excellent use of metaphor in this poem. This line is so powerful and so true: “discernment saves hearts.”
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Wow, great poem with a big message!
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Thanks Susan
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Well chosen metaphor and terrific image.
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Thank you 😘
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You’re welcome.
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Just, free-floating, allowing fate, to, take over control of, our lives, to reach this state of mind and being, that’s, nothing, easy.
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If it is from a position of enlightenment, no. Here I speak of ignorance
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Amazing VJ
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Thank you!
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Love the photo and words do resonate 🙂
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Thanks Brian!
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