Sweet Water… #Poetry

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Sweet Water

On knees of broken glass
I crawl towards the sea
My home, my family lie beneath the waves
The pain of having legs drives me on
I reach the sweet water, my life
Letting myself sink into darkness
The pain gone, my tail restored
I find my kingdom as I left it
Father, cross at my foolishness
Will the memory of pain
Stop me returning to the land?
He will try to call me back
I will feel a different kind of pain
The loss of his love
I am water, he is land
We cannot be...

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  1. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more Avatar

    Although with a touch of sadness it is very reassuring. Thanks for sharing! Have a nice day! xx Michael

  2. Pooja G Avatar

    Beautiful poem although heartbreaking ending.

    1. Words on Paper Avatar

      Glad you liked it, Pooja…

  3. arbind kumar Avatar

    Good poetry !

    1. Words on Paper Avatar

      Thank you!

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