Only Human post 2

which way to go?
the darkness within haunts me
wrapped up in my head
crippled by the thoughts

feeling lost alone and isolated
only way out is through the storm
through the darkness

Not wanting to be swallowed whole
i linger on the shore
looking for a clear day

cliff behind, waves before me
all the while Peace looks back at me
as i look out over the waves

Am i ready to swim?
doubt i am strong enough
will the surf crash me against the rocks?
will the water be cold?
will it spit me out like a limp fish?

kisses from the wind
encourage me on
like the embrace of an angel

skeletons of those who have gone before me
reminds me that not all survive
or wish to…

On the shore casting my fears aside
moving forward not wanting to look down

run..
free
be me…
keep looking ahead

waist deep
weeds entangle my legs
ghosts of those before
warning

pleading…. be shore bound..

faint kisses from a distance
urge me to swim
forward
peace ahead like an island
promising rest and reward….

(c) Tammy Younker 2009